Unlocking Swimming and Diving Features in Hello Kitty Island Adventure

In the enchanting world of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, players will soon discover that a significant portion of the map lies beneath the surface, accessible only through diving. Initially, adventurers face a challenge, as swimming—or even diving to locate Hangyodon—is not an option at the game’s outset. Fortunately, accessing these underwater realms is achievable with dedication and the right tools.

To embark on swimming and diving, players must first unlock essential equipment.The necessary items include flippers for swimming and a snorkel mask for diving. These tools are not obtained simultaneously; rather, they come from two distinct residents located in the initially inaccessible area known as the Spooky Swamp.

Unlocking Flippers for Swimming

Power Up the Gate to Reach Keroppi

To enable swimming, players must first acquire flippers—a pursuit that can be somewhat challenging. While Keroppi provides the crafting blueprint for flippers shortly after your introduction, the real difficulty lies in reaching him. Both Keroppi and Kuromi inhabit the eastern sector of the map, specifically in Spooky Swamp, which remains off-limits until players successfully activate the gate near Chococat’s crafting bench.

Players will need to partner with Chococat to complete the Power Up The Gate quest, which requires finding three yellow Power Crystals scattered around the main resort area. This quest becomes available right after befriending Chococat, and he offers a handy tool to help locate the crystals efficiently, making this task manageable. After unlocking the gate, venture into Spooky Swamp to locate Keroppi at its southern end.

If you’re adept at utilizing gliding balloons, you can bypass some of the walking by navigating over the broken bridge after opening the gate. Otherwise, taking the scenic route may be necessary.

Upon meeting Keroppi and delivering a welcome gift, you can initiate the Finding Flippers quest. Keroppi will share the flipper crafting plans and provide the crucial component, the fins. Your next step is to track down the Flipper straps, located to the west of Keroppi’s position, where you’ll discover a small dock with a chest containing these straps. If you struggle to find the location, activating the quest guide will produce a glowing marker to lead the way.

Once you have both components, return to Chococat’s crafting bench to create the Flippers. After crafting, the flippers become an active item, enabling players to swim automatically whenever they enter water. However, diving requires an additional item that players need to unlock.

Unlocking the Snorkel for Diving

Befriend Kuromi in the Spooky Swamp

Unlocking the Snorkel for diving presents a greater challenge than acquiring the Flippers. Notably, players will also find the individual responsible for this quest in Spooky Swamp. To unlock the Snorkel, players must cultivate a friendship with the enigmatic Kuromi. After reaching friendship level 6 with her, she activates the Deep Diving quest.

Kuromi will inform you about a cherished item that has become lost in Spooky Swamp. Her locket has fallen to the bottom of the pond located behind her witch’s hut, and she’ll grant permission to borrow her Snorkel for this retrieval. To utilize the Snorkel, simply jump into the water and press the designated button or JoyCon displayed on the screen featuring the Snorkel icon to dive.

While a snorkel won’t visibly appear on your character, it effectively facilitates your descent underwater. Once submerged, you will see a stamina bar tracking your diving duration. Should this bar deplete before surfacing, your character will automatically ascend back to the surface. Although Kuromi will reclaim her snorkel after you retrieve the locket, she will reward you with the crafting plans for your own.

To craft your Snorkel, gather 2 Sparks, 2 Iron Ingots, and 10 Rubber. Rubber can be sourced from the main resort area, Iron Ingots can be crafted from Iron Ore located around Mount Hothead, and the Sparks can be derived from friendship gifts provided by Kuromi herself. Once you’ve amassed all the required items, proceed to a crafting station within Hello Kitty Island Adventure to assemble your snorkel.

Just like the flippers, the snorkel activates automatically. Players can dive simply by jumping into the water and descending. It’s crucial to monitor your stamina. To enhance your gaming experience, consider unlocking the mailbox near Hangyodon’s comedy club, as this provides a fast travel point directly in front of his club, allowing effortless access to him underwater without worrying about stamina depletion.

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