DAVE THE DIVER: In the Jungle Guide

Start the DLC, explore Utara Lake, build Bancho Grill, solve every collection, and finish the expansion without needing a second search.

39 search-intent guides · Updated July 25, 2026

Quick answer

In the Jungle is a post-game expansion set in Utara

Finish the base-game ending, install the content pack, return to Cobra's boat, and follow Dr. Bacon's introduction. Players without a completed save can choose New Game → Skip to Jungle, but the normal route preserves the equipment and context earned in the Blue Hole.

The DLC adds a freshwater lake, Utara Village, Bancho Grill, a four-mode Jungle Gun, surface fishing, land exploration, 82 Marinca Bloom creatures, 37 insects, optional bosses, staff recruitment, and a roughly ten-hour main story.

Start Here

How to Start In the JungleEntry requirements, completed saves, the skip route, and start fixes.EssentialOPENBest Gear Before StartingOxygen, carry weight, tools, and the safest preparation order.RecommendedOPENWhat Carries OverBase-game upgrades, tools, money, and progress explained.SystemOPENPS5 Start & Fix GuideInstall checks, completed-save trigger, and account-region fixes.PlatformOPENSwitch & Switch 2 GuideDownload, save transfer, and missing add-on fixes.PlatformOPENSteam Install GuideDLC panel, file verification, and Steam Deck checks.PlatformOPEN

Progress & Troubleshooting

DLC Bugs & FixesMissing trigger, stuck quests, platform issues, and safe recovery.FixesOPENHow Long to BeatStory, completionist, and efficient-play time estimates.TimeOPENReturn to the Blue HoleSwitch regions without losing Jungle progress.TravelOPENAchievements & TrophiesDLC achievement answer and Skip to Jungle warning.CompletionOPENAll BossesStory and optional encounters in a spoiler-light order.BossesOPEN100% Completion ChecklistTrack story, fish, insects, recipes, staff, and gear.TrackerOPEN

Systems & Collections

All 82 Fish & CreaturesUpper Lake, Lower Lake, Lakebed Sea, traps, bosses, and rod catches.82 entriesOPENJungle Fishing GuideGun modes, surface rod, catch quality, and efficient routes.FishingOPENAll 37 InsectsBug Net unlock, five habitat zones, and missing-entry fixes.InsectagramOPENAll LizardsBait controls, habitat checklist, and last-catch troubleshooting.CollectiblesOPENBancho Grill Best RecipesRank dishes by repeatability, servings, and real service value.RestaurantOPENJungle Gun UpgradesRifle, shotgun, net, and sniper paths with refunds.WeaponsOPEN