Dave the Diver DLC overtakes Forza Horizon 6 for top spot on Metacritic

The In the Jungle expansion for Dave the Diver by Mintrocket has topped the OpenCritic rankings for 2026 games, surpassing Forza Horizon 6 and Mina the Hollower.

The leader among 2026 games on OpenCritic has changed. The In the Jungle expansion for Dave the Diver by the Korean studio Mintrocket is now considered the highest-rated new release.

The DLC received an average score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 32 critic reviews. In second place are Mina the Hollower and Forza Horizon 6 with an average score of 9.1 out of 10.

Publications such as Thumb Culture, Eurogamer, and STWGames gave it a perfect 10 out of 10.

According to Eurogamer, Mintrocket's work "sets a new standard of quality for expansions in the gaming industry." It is noted that the DLC offers a large amount of new content, fresh gameplay mechanics, and unexpected storylines.

The editorial team at Twisted Voxel believes that In the Jungle feels more like a full-fledged sequel than a typical expansion. Reviewers estimate that completing the DLC will take approximately 15 hours.