Nexon's Mintrocket Unveils 'Bancho the Chef' Expanding 'Dave the Diver' IP

by Shin Hye An Posted : June 3, 2026, 16:33Updated : June 3, 2026, 16:33
Trailer for 'Bancho the Chef' revealed during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play on June 2
Trailer for 'Bancho the Chef' revealed during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play on June 2 [Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment]

Nexon subsidiary Mintrocket has announced a new game titled 'Bancho the Chef,' expanding the universe of 'Dave the Diver.'

According to the gaming industry, Mintrocket unveiled the trailer for 'Bancho the Chef' during Sony Interactive Entertainment's online showcase, 'State of Play,' on June 2.

'Bancho the Chef' features Bancho, a sushi master from Mintrocket's marine adventure game 'Dave the Diver,' which was released in June 2023. The game explores Bancho's story before he meets the protagonist, Dave.

Nexon Mintrocket is expanding its intellectual property (IP) with multiple games centered around 'Dave the Diver.' Since its release in 2023, 'Dave the Diver' has become a hit, surpassing 8 million in global sales.

On June 18, the first downloadable content (DLC) for 'Dave the Diver,' titled 'In the Jungle,' will be released. While Mintrocket has provided content updates since the game's launch, this will be the first major paid expansion DLC.



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