Part 1 of Paid DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, set to release on August 5
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MANILA, Philippines — The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara), would like to announce the following news about Pokémon Pokopia, a title for Nintendo Switch 2 that was planned and co-developed by The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK Inc. and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
1. New video released for Pokémon Pokopia, a title for Nintendo Switch 2!
Video name: Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass | Extended Trailer
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha7NcWOTM_0
Release date set for Wednesday, August 5
The paid DLC, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin is slated for release on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. In addition, the Pokémon Pokopia Ver. 2.0.0 free software update will be released simultaneously.
The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC is now available for purchase and will be released in three waves: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. You’ll be able to play with your existing Pokémon Pokopia save data.
2. Town development expands even more with the Paid DLC, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin
The paid DLC, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin will be released next week on Wednesday, August 5.
Visit Bubbly Basin with Popplio
Alongside Popplio, Ditto arrives at a new town: Bubbly Basin.
By fulfilling requests from a variety of Pokémon you meet under the sea—starting with Popplio—you can develop the town little by little.
Notes:
Watermelon – A new food you can grow!
In Bubbly Basin, watermelons will be added to the available food in Pokopia!
Seedlings in underwater crop fields will be able to grow if a Pokémon with the Water specialty (such as Mudkip) covers them with bubbles to provide air. Also, as usual, you can have a Pokémon with the Grow specialty help speed up crop growth!
Use buoyant blocks to develop a town only possible underwater
By using the newly added buoyant blocks, you can make buildings that float at different levels underwater. Get help from Pokémon who can build underwater and enjoy developing towns three-dimensionally in a way that is only possible underwater.
Bubble machines produce bubbles when powered on
By getting help from Pokémon with the Generate specialty (such as Chinchou) you will be able to power machines underwater. Power up various devices like streetlights or bubble machines to liven up this town at the bottom of the sea!
3. Enjoy life and adventures with Pokémon in Bubbly Basin
Here’s a sneak peek at the lifestyle and adventures you can experience in Bubbly Basin!
Make stylish rooms underwater with new furniture
New furniture perfectly suited to a town under the sea will be added. Decorate your room according to your preferences, and make your underwater life with Pokémon even better.
You can even build a Sharpedo submarine to make a room that feels like a Secret Base!
Even more adventures
There is a hole in the sea floor that leads to the deep sea, which is covered in darkness. You can enjoy an exciting adventure alongside Pokémon by following the light of the glowing coral.
Also, if you obtain a Starmie doll, you can visit a Dream Island you couldn’t visit before. You can even swim and play in the sea around the Dream Island together during multiplayer.
Please look forward to the various things you will be able to enjoy in Bubbly Basin, such as new outfits, new Pokémon, a power-up for the move Surf, and a newly added prepared food: smoothies!
4. Accessories appear as a new feature in the Paid DLC, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2
In the paid DLC, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2, you will be able to enjoy dressing up alongside other Pokémon by wearing accessories.
In addition to the many accessories, additional furniture pieces and Pokémon will also appear.
Note: A new town will not be added in Part 2.
5. The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, including Parts 1 through 3, is now available for purchase
The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC contains Parts 1 through 3. Read more details about each part below.
Part 1: Bubbly Basin (Available Wednesday, August 5, 2026)
• A new town, Bubbly Basin, will be added!
• Additional Pokémon, furniture and more!
Part 2 (Available in late 2026)
• Accessories, additional Pokémon and furniture and more are planned!
Note: A new town will not be added in Part 2.
Part 3 (Available in 2027)
• A new town is planned!
• Additional Pokémon, furniture and more!
• The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass is available for purchase on Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Store, and the official Nintendo Store app.
6. You can get a dynamic Ditto Print Recipe for crafting blocks and wallpaper!
By purchasing the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, you can claim a recipe for crafting dynamic Ditto print blocks and wallpaper. You can craft this recipe in Pokémon Pokopia right away!
To claim, follow these steps after purchasing the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass:
1. Press the + Button while in-game to open the main menu and select Downloadable Content.
2. Select Check Items.
3. On the next screen, select Receive.
7. You can get rare Pokémetal Ingots ×30 as a purchase bonus!
By purchasing the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass by Tuesday, August 31, 2027, you’ll receive a serial code for 30 rare Pokémetal ingots that you can use at a workbench.
How to claim:
• Upon purchase of the expansion pass, an email with your code will be sent to the email address registered to your Nintendo Account.
• You can receive the items by entering the serial code in the Mystery Gifts feature in-game.
• Serial code is valid until Sept. 30, 2027
To receive mystery gifts in Pokémon Pokopia, visit https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71351/~/how-to-receive-a-mystery-gift-%28pok%C3%A9mon-pokopia%29
Pokémon Pokopia Ver. 2.0.0 Free Software Update
1. Dive is a newly added move in the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia Ver. 2.0.0 Free Software Update.
Manaphy will teach you Dive, a move that allows you to move freely underwater. In order to learn Dive, you will need to complete the request “Raise the environment level!” in Bleak Beach and know the moves Surf and how to jump.
Note: You will be able to befriend Manaphy in the paid DLC.
Once you have learned Dive, you can swim along with Water-type Pokémon and build places for relaxation or even a crop field underwater. You can even lay down railway tracks from land to underwater and ride a handcar all the way through!
You can now enjoy building a town underwater, where previously you couldn’t stay for very long.
2. Fetching Scales for Feebas, an in-game event, begins August 13
In-game events are regularly held in Pokémon Pokopia, and this seasonal event will start on Thursday, August 13. And Feebas, the Fish Pokémon, is coming to town!
Collect prism scales, available only during the event period, and become friends with Feebas and Milotic!
You can exchange the prism scales you collect during the event for items such as swimming-themed furniture. By creating habitats with those items, you can become friends with Feebas and Milotic!
How to start the event:
1. Download the Ver.2.0.0 free software update for the game. You can confirm whether your software is Ver. 2.0.0 from the Options tab on the HOME menu.
2. Complete the important request and rebuild the Pokémon Center. You can enjoy the event after you’ve cleared the important request to rebuild the Pokémon Center. Even if you clear the request and rebuild the Pokémon Center on the day of Friday, August 28, the event will still occur.
3. Match the date and time on the Nintendo Switch 2 console to the actual date and time. If the date and time set on the device is outside the event duration, the event will not occur.
4. Start up the software while connected to the internet. If the version displayed on the title screen is Ver 2.0.0, the event will begin.
Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by Pokemon. It is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.
