In Dave the Diver, exploring the frozen depths of the Glacial Area leads players to various challenging sub-missions. One of the most notable storylines involves tracking down a lost village animal during the Missing Beluga quest. Navigating through winding ice tunnels and solving underwater puzzles is required to safely rescue this creature.
How to Unlock and Start the Missing Beluga Quest
Players unlock this side mission during Chapter 6 as they explore the Glacial Area and assist the residents of the Sea People Village. After leaving Tenzhin's home, a brief cutscene plays where guards report that the village's beloved beluga has disappeared. Dave is immediately tasked with searching the icy waters to locate the missing animal and bring it back safely.
Before diving into the cold depths, make sure your diving suit is fully upgraded to withstand freezing temperatures. Carrying extra oxygen capsules and a reliable long-range weapon will also make traversing the region much safer. Proper preparation prevents unnecessary setbacks while navigating the underwater maze.
Locating the Beluga in the Glacial Area Maze
To find the missing creature, enter the Glacial Area and swim toward the complex network of ice tunnels on the far left side. The layout functions as a maze with multiple entrances at both the top and bottom sections. It is generally easier to enter through the bottom passage to maintain better orientation.
As you navigate through the lower left tunnels, look for an alcove where the beluga rests. You will discover that the animal is unwell and unable to move due to an octopus poison. Identifying its exact location triggers the next objective to secure a proper cure.
Obtaining the Antidote and Rescuing the Beluga
To cure the beluga, you must track down a mischievous Antarctic octopus hiding deeper inside the nearby tunnels. Follow the creature while avoiding its small poison clouds when it attempts to defend itself. Once cornered, you will have the choice to rescue or harvest the octopus, with rescuing yielding the necessary antidote.
Return to the beluga with the antidote in hand to administer the treatment immediately. Upon recovering from the illness, the beluga swims back toward the village on its own, completing the primary quest objectives. This resolution allows players to finish the mission and earn trust among the Sea People.
Rewards and Post-Quest Beluga Uses
Completing this sub-mission rewards players with valuable Sea People currency and increases overall village reputation. Furthermore, resolving the beluga's plight unlocks unique gameplay opportunities in future chapters. The beluga becomes a helpful ally during specific traversal encounters across heavy ocean currents.
Additionally, players can interact with the beluga inside the Sea People Village to ride it around the settlement. This fun traversal mechanic offers a faster way to visit vendors and quest givers. Successfully finding the missing beluga ensures both narrative progress and practical rewards for your underwater adventures.