Bancho The Chef announced for PC and PlayStation 5

Developer Mintrocket announced Bancho The Chef is releasing for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

The announcement came during Sony’s PlayStation State of Play showcase. This is a brand-new game in the Dave the Diver series that follows Bancho’s early years as an aspiring chef, long before the events of Dave the Diver. It’s a standalone prequel based on Bancho’s culinary journey across Asia as he works to become a master chef.

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 a reputation, and unlocking new techniques through a dynamic gameplay loop that combines story-driven missions with the craft of cooking.

“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 Jaeho Hwang, Head of Mintrocket. “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.” 

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 & 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.

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Announcement Trailer