The Pokémon Company has announced a paid Expansion Pass for Pokémon Pokopia that expands the game’s world with a new underwater zone called Bubbly Basin.
The company says the Expansion Pass is available for purchase immediately, while the first content wave that populates Bubbly Basin is scheduled to launch in August, with additional waves planned for later in the year.
A separate free update for the game is also confirmed for August.
Background and context
Pokémon Pokopia is now receiving post-launch content through a bundled Expansion Pass and a complimentary title update.
The Expansion Pass introduces a distinct underwater area, Bubbly Basin, designed to bring a concentration of Water-type Pokémon into the game and to add new player progression through cosmetic and gameplay options.
The announcement also highlights new outfits and a Dive ability tied to the expansion.
What The Pokémon Company said (paraphrased)
The publisher clarified that, while players can buy the Expansion Pass immediately, the first component — Bubbly Basin — will not be playable until August.
The company also confirmed that two subsequent content waves will follow later this year and reiterated that a free update will arrive in August to expand the base game’s content.
What’s included in the Expansion Pass
- New area: Bubbly Basin, an underwater-themed zone featuring an emphasis on Water Pokémon.
- Gameplay: A Dive ability that enables underwater exploration.
- Cosmetics: Multiple new outfits for player characters.
Distribution and platform notes
The Pokémon Company typically distributes paid DLC and expansion content for its titles via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and announces lineup updates during Nintendo Direct streams or dedicated press releases.
The publisher’s statement about availability and the timing of waves reflects its staged content-release approach.
What to expect next
Players who purchase the Expansion Pass can prepare for the first Bubbly Basin wave in August, with further content planned before year-end.
The confirmed free update arriving in August should broaden the base game experience for all players regardless of Expansion Pass ownership.
This article reflects information provided directly by The Pokémon Company at the time of the announcement.
We will update with exact dates and platform-specific availability when official release timings and storefront listings are published.
The company says the Expansion Pass is available for purchase immediately, while the first content wave that populates Bubbly Basin is scheduled to launch in August, with additional waves planned for later in the year.
A separate free update for the game is also confirmed for August.
Background and context
Pokémon Pokopia is now receiving post-launch content through a bundled Expansion Pass and a complimentary title update.
The Expansion Pass introduces a distinct underwater area, Bubbly Basin, designed to bring a concentration of Water-type Pokémon into the game and to add new player progression through cosmetic and gameplay options.
The announcement also highlights new outfits and a Dive ability tied to the expansion.
What The Pokémon Company said (paraphrased)
The publisher clarified that, while players can buy the Expansion Pass immediately, the first component — Bubbly Basin — will not be playable until August.
The company also confirmed that two subsequent content waves will follow later this year and reiterated that a free update will arrive in August to expand the base game’s content.
What’s included in the Expansion Pass
- New area: Bubbly Basin, an underwater-themed zone featuring an emphasis on Water Pokémon.
- Gameplay: A Dive ability that enables underwater exploration.
- Cosmetics: Multiple new outfits for player characters.
Distribution and platform notes
The Pokémon Company typically distributes paid DLC and expansion content for its titles via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and announces lineup updates during Nintendo Direct streams or dedicated press releases.
The publisher’s statement about availability and the timing of waves reflects its staged content-release approach.
What to expect next
Players who purchase the Expansion Pass can prepare for the first Bubbly Basin wave in August, with further content planned before year-end.
The confirmed free update arriving in August should broaden the base game experience for all players regardless of Expansion Pass ownership.
This article reflects information provided directly by The Pokémon Company at the time of the announcement.
We will update with exact dates and platform-specific availability when official release timings and storefront listings are published.