Pokémon Pokopia Free Update, Expansion Pass Announced

The Pokémon Company announced a free update and an Expansion Pass for life sim Pokémon Pokopia. The version 2.0 free update will release in August 2026 and introduce Dive, a move that Ditto can learn that expands the game underwater.

Meanwhile, the Expansion Pass, available to purchase today, includes three parts of DLC content. The first part, Bubbly Basin, will also release in August 2026 and introduces an underwater town where players can encounter new Pokémon, obtain ocean floor-themed furniture, and find new outfits. Part two will include additional new features and release in late 2026, while part three will add another new town and release in 2027.

Pokémon Pokopia is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and sees players control a Ditto that can transform into a human shape. It lets players learn moves from befriended Pokémon and construct an environment that attracts other Pokémon while collecting materials, building furniture and homes, and growing vegetables. The game features a synchronised day-night cycle, changing weather, and a variety of in-game locations, with players able to invite friends to visit. Those looking to read more can check out Elena Ng’s review.

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