Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC dive update Aug 5 2026

The first major downloadable content for the popular Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive "Pokémon Pokopia" will launch on August 5, 2026, alongside a significant free update. The Pokémon Company and Nintendo confirmed the release date for the "Bubbly Basin" expansion, which is the initial part of a three-wave paid Expansion Pass.

The free update, Version 2.0.0, will grant all players the ability to explore underwater for the first time. A key feature is the Dive move, which players can learn from the Pokémon Manaphy, allowing the player character to breathe and swim underwater to access previously unreachable areas and resources.

For players who purchase the Expansion Pass, the paid "Bubbly Basin" DLC will unlock on the same day, introducing a new underwater town of the same name. To access this area, players must have reached Environment Level 5 in the game's existing Bleak Beach region. The new town serves as a hub for underwater exploration and development, where players can raise the environment level, create habitats, and engage in activities like deep-sea diving.

The DLC adds numerous new features and items. These include a new crop, watermelon, and bubble machines. Players will...