"Magic Craft" releases free collaboration DLC with ocean adventure game "Dave the Diver." Battle the giant squid in Dave's costume.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/854/G085477/20251029026/
Editorial Department: Akasaka | 2025/10/29 05:38 (UTC)
bilibili today (October 29, 2025) released a free collaboration DLC for its action roguelike game Magicraft, currently available on Steam, in partnership with the ocean adventure game Dave the Diver. The DLC is now live and available at no cost.
This DLC introduces a special outfit: “Dave the Diver Set.” The character wears regular clothes at camp, but transforms into diving gear when entering dungeons. When using the exclusive weapon and chaining attacks, it triggers a skill that recreates the original game’s iconic “Spear Tip” ability.
Players can also battle several iconic bosses from the original game: “Giant Squid,” “Track Hermit Crab,” and “John Watson.” Notably, the Giant Squid has been reimagined as a unique extradimensional battle with its own stage design.
Additionally, new locations inspired by the original game’s world appear: a shop modeled after an underwater merfolk village and a healing facility based on Banchō Sushi. Background music and environmental sounds use the original OST, delivering fans a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
Launch Announcement: Free Collaboration DLC Released for Popular Steam Game Magicraft × Dave the Diver!
On October 29, Wave Technology’s magic programming action roguelike Magicraft, exclusively distributed by bilibili Games, officially launched a free collaboration DLC with the globally popular ocean adventure management game Dave the Diver. This DLC is implemented as an in-game update—no additional download required. After updating, players can enter the magical world as “Dave,” facing off against the legendary Giant Squid in deep-sea combat.
From the Deep Sea to a Magical Realm — Dave Unleashes an Otherworldly Adventure
Magicraft has previously collaborated with numerous popular indie titles such as Warm Snow and Backpack Battle, faithfully recreating each game’s distinctive skills and mechanics. This latest free DLC continues that tradition by seamlessly blending Dave’s appearance, his signature spear, deep-sea locations, and beloved monsters from Dave the Diver into the magical world of Magicraft.
The exclusive “Dave the Diver Set” is a dual-purpose outfit: regular clothes at camp, and diving gear in dungeons. Equipped with a charge mechanic on its unique weapon, chaining attacks triggers a skill that recreates the original game’s “Spear Tip.” This perfectly captures Dave’s exhilarating hunting moments. Thanks to combining this set with over 100 magic runes from Magicraft, Dave evolves beyond a mere diver into a versatile spellcaster capable of mastering all forms of magic.
By applying magical programming effects—such as split, spin, ricochet, and pierce—to the spear, players can craft entirely new combat styles. While preserving the satisfying “fishing” feel from the original game, this DLC also offers freedom for personalized magic builds.
The collaboration DLC features three iconic bosses from Dave the Diver: Giant Squid, Track Hermit Crab, and John Watson. Notably, the Giant Squid—originally Dave’s first major enemy in the original game—is reimagined as an extradimensional battle with a uniquely designed stage structure within Magicraft. Experience this crossover combat like never before.
Furthermore, new areas inspired by Dave the Diver’s world have been added. These include a shop and forge based on an underwater merfolk village, and a healing facility modeled after Banchō Sushi. Background music and ambient sounds use original game OSTs, delivering fans a deeply nostalgic yet refreshingly new experience.
Major Performance Optimization via DOTS Technology for Smoother Combat
Since its Steam Early Access launch in 2023, Magicraft has continuously improved based on player feedback. To resolve the high processing load caused by vast magical effects during combat, the development team undertook a complete overhaul of the game’s foundation over eight months. The integration of DOTS technology has dramatically enhanced overall performance in this collaboration version.
As a result, gameplay has improved across multiple fronts: frame rate stabilization, reduced screen stuttering, optimized rendering of summoned creatures, and refined visual effects. Enjoy a more polished magical combat experience.
Note: Due to architectural changes, some magic effects and damage calculation rules have been adjusted. Now is the perfect time to experiment with new magical builds.
The Collaboration DLC Is Currently Free on Steam!
The free Magicraft × Dave the Diver collaboration DLC is now available on Steam.
Going forward, Magicraft will continue expanding its magical adventures, delivering fresh surprises and joy to players worldwide.