Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC Confirms Switch 2 Launch Date
WHO:
Nintendo Life - The Pokémon Company is responsible for the Pokémon Pokopia game and its expansion pass.
Nintendo Everything - Players of Pokémon Pokopia will engage with the new content.
WHAT:
Nintendo Life - A Japanese commercial has confirmed the release date for the Bubbly Basin expansion as August 5, 2026.
Nintendo Everything - The Bubbly Basin expansion will allow players to encounter Pokémon living beneath the sea and discover ocean floor-themed furniture.
Nintendo Life - To access Bubbly Basin’s underwater gate, players must first learn Dive and complete the request “Raise the environment level!” in Bleak Beach.
Nintendo Life - The Bubbly Basin expansion pass for Pokémon Pokopia is a paid DLC.
Nintendo Life - Bubbly Basin will introduce an underwater town, new furniture items, new outfits for Ditto, and additional Pokémon.
Nintendo Everything - The expansion pass is priced at $34.99 (or regional equivalent).
Nintendo Everything - Part 1 of the expansion pass is set to release on August 5, 2026.
Nintendo Life - Part 2 of the expansion pass is scheduled for "late 2026," and Part 3 will arrive in 2027.
Nintendo Everything - A free 2.0 update for Pokémon Pokopia is planned for next month, introducing the move Dive.
WHERE:
Nintendo Life - The new underwater area is called Bubbly Basin.
WHEN:
Nintendo Life - Bubbly Basin is set to release on August 5, 2026.
Nintendo Everything - Part 2 of the expansion pass is expected in late 2026, and Part 3 is coming in 2027.
WHY:
Nintendo Life - The expansion aims to enhance the gameplay experience by allowing players to explore underwater environments and interact with new features.
HOW:
Nintendo Everything - The free 2.0 update for Pokémon Pokopia will allow players to explore underwater environments for the first time using the new move Dive.
Nintendo Everything - The free 2.0 update for Pokémon Pokopia will allow players to explore the ocean floor using the new move Dive to plant grass, build structures, and create underwater towns.
Nintendo Life - Players will use the new move Dive, introduced in a free software update, to explore the underwater area of Bubbly Basin.
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 19:26 UTC)
A new Japanese commercial has announced that the Bubbly Basin expansion for Pokémon Pokopia will be released on August 5, 2026. This exciting update will introduce players to underwater environments, allowing them to encounter Pokémon living beneath the sea and discover ocean floor-themed furniture. Additionally, a free 2.0 update will enable players to explore these underwater settings for the first time using the new move Dive.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 17:25 UTC)
In an exciting update for gamers, players can now access Bubbly Basin’s underwater gate in Nintendo's latest title by learning the Dive move and completing the request to raise the environment level in Bleak Beach. Meanwhile, the free 2.0 update for Pokémon Pokopia introduces the Dive move, enabling players to explore the ocean floor, plant grass, build structures, and create their own underwater towns. These new features are sure to enhance the gaming experience and provide fresh adventures for players.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 16:26 UTC)
The Pokémon Company has announced an exciting new expansion pass for Pokémon Pokopia, titled Bubbly Basin, which will introduce players to an underwater town along with new furniture items, outfits for Ditto, and additional Pokémon. This paid DLC is priced at $34.99 and will see its first part released on August 5, 2026, while subsequent parts are scheduled for late 2026 and 2027. Additionally, a free update next month will introduce the move Dive, allowing players to explore the new underwater area.