Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Launches August 5
The August 5 launch marks the first paid expansion for Pokémon Pokopia, adding underwater exploration and building to the cozy life-sim.
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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company revealed that Pokémon Pokopia's paid Expansion Pass DLC and free update launch on August 5. The trailer previews new Pokémon and abilities, including the Dive ability for underwater building. Accessories debut in part 2, with another town planned for 2027.
The Expansion Pass DLC adds the underwater Bubbly Basin town as part 1 on August 5. Part 2 introduces accessories in late 2026, and part 3 adds another town in 2027. Purchasing the pass grants a bonus Dynamic Ditto print recipe and bonus Rare Pokémetal in-game.
The free update adds the Dive ability, letting players explore and build underwater in existing towns. New Pokémon include Manaphy, Popplio, Mudkip, Chinchou, Lanturn, Buizel, Corphish, Totodile, Dhelmise, Golisopod, Corsola, Frillish, Lumineon, and Sharpedo.
Pokémon Pokopia launched for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5 with a Game-Key Card release. Koei Tecmo developed the game.
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