Pokémon Pokopia is receiving a pair of content drops on Aug. 5: a free game update that adds the Dive move and underwater building functionality, plus paid DLC titled Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin.
The update and paid expansion were announced alongside a preview video that shows the new underwater areas and gameplay additions.
What’s included in the Aug. 5 update and DLC
- Free update: After installing the free update on Aug. 5, players can teach their Pokémon Dive to move and build underwater.
Patch notes state that the update enables underwater navigation and construction for characters who learn Dive.
- Paid DLC — Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin: Also arriving Aug. 5, this paid expansion introduces a new underwater region with fresh activities and items.
The expansion adds in-game watermelons, buoyant blocks for creating floating buildings, an additional Dream Island, new furniture, and other region-specific content.
A preview of Expansion Pass Part 2 appears in the promotional video; information on the third and final part will be released later.
Requirements and purchase notes
To access the Expansion Pass and the free update content you must own the full version of Pokémon Pokopia.
The expansion pass is sold separately; individual DLC parts cannot be purchased independently unless otherwise noted by the publisher.
How to prepare in-game: Bleak Beach and environment level
Before you can enter the new content, the game requires a few in-game conditions to be met.
Most importantly, complete the request titled "Raise the environment level!" in Bleak Beach and ensure your party has the ability to jump and the move Surf.
Completing that request requires raising Bleak Beach’s environment level to at least 5.
Practical tips to raise environment level
- Check your environment level at the Bleak Beach Pokémon Center PC.
The environment level meter, visible at the top of the PC interface, shows befriended Pokémon, individual comfort levels, and progress toward the next level.
- Build varied habitats.
Use the Habitat Dex to review habitats you’ve created, grayed-out habitats you know of but haven’t built, and placeholder entries for unknown habitats.
The Habitat Dex lists which Pokémon are attracted to each habitat.
- Improve Pokémon comfort.
Talk to Pokémon in the area to see requests and place items like beds or lighting changes they request.
Building houses—single- or multi-room—boosts comfort for multiple Pokémon.
Completing in-game requests also contributes to environment-level progress.
Conclusion
The Aug. 5 update and Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin expand Pokémon Pokopia’s post-launch content with underwater exploration and building mechanics.
Players should complete the Bleak Beach environment requirements and ensure they own the full game before purchasing the Expansion Pass.
For purchase and additional details, consult the official store or the game’s publisher page.
The update and paid expansion were announced alongside a preview video that shows the new underwater areas and gameplay additions.
What’s included in the Aug. 5 update and DLC
- Free update: After installing the free update on Aug. 5, players can teach their Pokémon Dive to move and build underwater.
Patch notes state that the update enables underwater navigation and construction for characters who learn Dive.
- Paid DLC — Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin: Also arriving Aug. 5, this paid expansion introduces a new underwater region with fresh activities and items.
The expansion adds in-game watermelons, buoyant blocks for creating floating buildings, an additional Dream Island, new furniture, and other region-specific content.
A preview of Expansion Pass Part 2 appears in the promotional video; information on the third and final part will be released later.
Requirements and purchase notes
To access the Expansion Pass and the free update content you must own the full version of Pokémon Pokopia.
The expansion pass is sold separately; individual DLC parts cannot be purchased independently unless otherwise noted by the publisher.
How to prepare in-game: Bleak Beach and environment level
Before you can enter the new content, the game requires a few in-game conditions to be met.
Most importantly, complete the request titled "Raise the environment level!" in Bleak Beach and ensure your party has the ability to jump and the move Surf.
Completing that request requires raising Bleak Beach’s environment level to at least 5.
Practical tips to raise environment level
- Check your environment level at the Bleak Beach Pokémon Center PC.
The environment level meter, visible at the top of the PC interface, shows befriended Pokémon, individual comfort levels, and progress toward the next level.
- Build varied habitats.
Use the Habitat Dex to review habitats you’ve created, grayed-out habitats you know of but haven’t built, and placeholder entries for unknown habitats.
The Habitat Dex lists which Pokémon are attracted to each habitat.
- Improve Pokémon comfort.
Talk to Pokémon in the area to see requests and place items like beds or lighting changes they request.
Building houses—single- or multi-room—boosts comfort for multiple Pokémon.
Completing in-game requests also contributes to environment-level progress.
Conclusion
The Aug. 5 update and Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin expand Pokémon Pokopia’s post-launch content with underwater exploration and building mechanics.
Players should complete the Bleak Beach environment requirements and ensure they own the full game before purchasing the Expansion Pass.
For purchase and additional details, consult the official store or the game’s publisher page.
