MINTROCKET has announced Bancho the Chef, a cooking simulation and adventure game prequel to DAVE THE DIVER, which follows a young Bancho as he travels across Asia to learn from master chefs. It will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
“Bancho has long been a fan-favorite character in DAVE THE DIVER, and as a somewhat mysterious personality and highly skilled chef, we knew he was deserving of his own fully realized backstory,” said MINTROCKET head Jaeho Hwang in a press release. “This game is special to our team for many reasons, but most of all, we are thrilled to bring another adventure into the world that our fans love so much.”
Here are the first details, via MINTROCKET:
About
Bancho the Chef is an all-new adventure follows the enigmatic Bancho through his early formative years as an aspiring cook, traveling across Asia to study regional cuisines, refine his craft, and ultimately become the master chef fans know and love.
Blending cooking simulation with light RPG progression, Bancho the Chef invites players to step into Bancho’s shoes as he hones his skills through hands-on culinary mastery, ingredient discovery, and restaurant management. Players will journey through vibrant locations such as Japan, Korea, and China, learning authentic dishes, building reputation, and unlocking new techniques through a dynamic gameplay loop that combines story-driven missions with the craft of cooking.
At its core, this brand-new experience delivers a satisfying progression system where learning ingredients, serving customers, and completing challenges in each region all contribute to Bancho’s growth. As players expand their culinary expertise, they’ll unlock new recipes, attract more customers, and earn the approval of local masters to advance to new regions, all while uncovering Bancho’s personal journey and connections to the world of DAVE THE DIVER.
Key Features
- Cooking Sim Meets RPG Progression – Experience a unique genre mash-up where cooking mechanics, time management, minigames, and strategic restaurant operations are paired with character growth and narrative progression.
- Culinary Journey Across Asia – Travel through diverse regions including Japan, Korea, and China, learning authentic recipes and techniques inspired by real life local cuisine.
- Dynamic Gameplay Loop – Balance missions, mini-games, exploration, and practice as you progress through regions and master a diverse array of recipes.
- Earn Your Local Reputation – Fulfill requests from regional locals by serving the dishes they want, and raise the restaurant’s reputation in each community you visit.
- Expanded World and Side Activities – Engage in additional content such as fishing, VIP missions, and more, adding variety to Bancho’s journey.
- A Story-Driven Origin Tale – Discover Bancho’s backstory and his connection to the DAVE THE DIVER universe in an all-new narrative-rich adventure which takes place years before the events of Dave The Diver.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.