DAVE THE DIVER – How to Hide Build Number

Are you fed up with constantly seeing the on-screen build number while playing the game? Until the developers either eliminate it or include an option to toggle it on or off, this guide will provide you with a solution to conceal it. This guide pertains to version 1.0.0.1005, but it is likely to remain effective for upcoming releases.

تنصل

To conceal the on-screen version stamp as of the time of writing this guide (v1.0.0.1055.steam), you will need to directly edit the game files. Please be aware that this may lead to unforeseen consequences in the game, and you are proceeding at your own risk. من الناحية المثالية, the developers will eventually implement the option to toggle this feature on and off or remove it altogether, rendering this guide unnecessary.

Before we delve into the instructions, it’s important to acknowledge these disclaimers:

1. I won’t be able to provide support beyond the information in this guide. While this method worked for me on both Windows and Steam Deck (Linux), any issues you encounter will be your responsibility.
2. If you choose to proceed with this, please refrain from reporting any game bugs resulting from these modifications. You are working with altered game files, and I cannot guarantee there won’t be other unforeseen consequences.
3. As a precaution, make sure to back up your game save files (not through Steam Cloud) before making any changes. I cannot take responsibility for corrupted saves or any other issues that may arise from this process.

Remove The Version Stamp

In order to eliminate the version stamp from the game, the necessary step is to modify the game so that it no longer possesses a version number to display.

1. Download a hex editor suitable for your system. For Windows, you can use HxD, and for Linux (Steam Deck), GHex is a good option.
2. Launch Dave the Diver and take note of the current version stamp. As of the time of writing, it is “v1.0.0.1055.steam.”
3. Locate the game’s installed files by following these steps:
   • Right-click on the game in your Steam Library.
   • Go to Properties.
   • Select the Installed Files tab.
   • Click on the Browse button.
4. In the game’s installation directory, locate and open the file named “DaveTheDiver_Data/globalgamemanagers” using your hex editor.
5. Within the hex editor, initiate a search for the version text you noted earlier. It should be the first result matching “v1.” in the text section of the editor. Select the entire value, and be careful not to select anything else.

6. In the hex side of the editor, which is typically on the left and consists of a series of numbers ranging from 0 to F, you will need to replace the selected text with all “00.” على سبيل المثال, for the version “v1.0.0.1055.steam,” the original numbers would appear as “76 31 2ه 30 2ه 30 2ه 31 30 35 35 2ه 73 74 65 61 6د” and should be replaced with “00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00.”

7. After you have replaced the selected values with “00” as instructed, save the edited file. ثم, run the game, and you should no longer see the version stamp. If the game crashes upon startup, it’s likely that you either replaced too many or not enough values with “00.”

Please be aware that if the game receives an update, the version number will likely reappear, and you will need to repeat these changes to remove it once again.

Revert The Changes

If you wish to undo the changes you made for any reason, whether it didn’t work as expected or you want to revert to the stock version of the game, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the game in your Steam Library.
2. Click on Properties.
3. Select the Installed Files tab.
4. Click on “Verify integrity of game files.”

Wait for the verification process to complete, and Steam will restore the most recent version of the game, removing any modifications you made in the process.

A Plea to the Devs

I appreciate your feedback and your effort to help others who share the same concern about the version stamp in the game. While I don’t have the capability to directly influence game development or make changes to the game, your request for the developers to add a toggle option in the game settings to disable the version stamp is a reasonable and user-friendly suggestion.

It would indeed be a beneficial compromise to allow players to customize this aspect of the game to enhance their experience without impacting bug reporting. I hope the developers take your feedback into consideration and implement such an option in a future update. If they do, you can then choose to update or remove your guide accordingly to reflect the changes.