Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have confirmed that Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia DLC expansion, titled Bubbly Basin, will launch on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The announcement, accompanied by an extended trailer and an official press release, also revealed that pre-orders are now available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch users, with a limited-time pre-order bonus.
Pre-order details and bonus
Pre-orders for Bubbly Basin are live on the Nintendo eShop.
Players who purchase the DLC pass before Tuesday, August 31, 2027, will receive a code redeemable for 30 rare Pokémetal ingots.
The DLC pass is listed with a $35 price tag.
What Bubbly Basin adds
According to the official release, Part 1 focuses on an underwater-themed locale called Bubbly Basin.
The companies said players will get to explore and build in a new underwater town called Bubbly Basin.
New gameplay elements outlined by the publisher include the ability to grow watermelons, operate bubble machines that require Pokémon with the Generate ability, and craft new furniture items.
The update will also add new Pokémon and a power-up for the Surf move.
Free update and the Dive move
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirmed that a free update launching alongside Part 1 will add a Dive move.
This new mechanic enables players to explore underwater areas and construct submerged architecture, expanding the game’s building and exploration options.
Roadmap: Parts 2 and 3
The press materials note that Part 2 of the paid DLC pass is expected to arrive in late 2026, with the company stating that players can look forward to new accessory options that let them dress up alongside their favorite Pokémon.
Part 3 is slated for release sometime in 2027 and will include an additional new town to explore and build in.
Reporting and credit
This article summarizes the official information provided by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
The original article text was attributed to Peter Glagowski in the source material.
For players on Nintendo Switch, the Bubbly Basin expansion represents the first installed portion of the paid Pokopia DLC pass; pre-orders and the accompanying Pokémetal bonus are available now via the Nintendo eShop.
The announcement, accompanied by an extended trailer and an official press release, also revealed that pre-orders are now available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch users, with a limited-time pre-order bonus.
Pre-order details and bonus
Pre-orders for Bubbly Basin are live on the Nintendo eShop.
Players who purchase the DLC pass before Tuesday, August 31, 2027, will receive a code redeemable for 30 rare Pokémetal ingots.
The DLC pass is listed with a $35 price tag.
What Bubbly Basin adds
According to the official release, Part 1 focuses on an underwater-themed locale called Bubbly Basin.
The companies said players will get to explore and build in a new underwater town called Bubbly Basin.
New gameplay elements outlined by the publisher include the ability to grow watermelons, operate bubble machines that require Pokémon with the Generate ability, and craft new furniture items.
The update will also add new Pokémon and a power-up for the Surf move.
Free update and the Dive move
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirmed that a free update launching alongside Part 1 will add a Dive move.
This new mechanic enables players to explore underwater areas and construct submerged architecture, expanding the game’s building and exploration options.
Roadmap: Parts 2 and 3
The press materials note that Part 2 of the paid DLC pass is expected to arrive in late 2026, with the company stating that players can look forward to new accessory options that let them dress up alongside their favorite Pokémon.
Part 3 is slated for release sometime in 2027 and will include an additional new town to explore and build in.
Reporting and credit
This article summarizes the official information provided by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
The original article text was attributed to Peter Glagowski in the source material.
For players on Nintendo Switch, the Bubbly Basin expansion represents the first installed portion of the paid Pokopia DLC pass; pre-orders and the accompanying Pokémetal bonus are available now via the Nintendo eShop.
