Bancho, the chef from 'DAVE THE DIVER,' returns as the protagonist of his own standalone title, 'Bancho the Chef.'

MINTROCKET unveiled the new game, which expands on the DAVE THE DIVER universe, during the State of Play event on the 3rd. It is a completely new, standalone title rather than DLC, featuring Bancho as the lead. MINTROCKET hinted at the reason for his starring role, noting that Bancho was the top choice in fan polls.

The game is set in 2004, 19 years before the events of the original, and follows Bancho's journey before he became a master sushi chef. The core gameplay focuses on Bancho traveling across Asia to learn culinary techniques from various masters, blending cooking simulation, RPG, and adventure elements.

The game features diverse gameplay, including minigames like fishing and petting cats, alongside the core task of serving dishes within a time limit. The visuals have also shifted from pixel art to 3D, allowing for finer detail. The game will also utilize DualSense features, such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, to bring the cooking process to life.

During the State of Play, it was confirmed that the game is in development for PS5, with MINTROCKET promising more details later this year.