Today, Mintrocket, the award-winning developer behind Dave The Diver, formally unveiled its next genre-blending title: Bancho The Chef. This 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 a reputation, and unlocking new techniques through a dynamic gameplay loop that combines story-driven missions with the craft of cooking.

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.

Bancho The Chef will launch on PC and consoles. Check out the video and then tell us what you think on Bluesky and Twitter.