Bubbly Basin Launching in August
Today, the Pokémon Company group announced that Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin launches on August 5, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. The Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0 free update also launches for everyone who owns Pokémon Pokopia on August 5, 2026. With the Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0 free update, players meet Mythical Water-type Pokémon Manaphy and learn the move Dive. With Dive, players can expand their underwater exploration by swimming with Water-type Pokémon and building underwater structures.
Bubbly Basin is an underwater town where players can discover more Pokémon, build new furniture, try new outfits, prepare new food, and more. With Bubbly Basin, players can:
- Build on the ocean floor with buoyant blocks.
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Power underwater bubble machines or streetlights with the help of Pokémon with the Generate specialty.
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Grow watermelons with the help of Pokémon with the Water specialty.
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Learn how to build a Sharpedo submarine to make a room reminiscent of a Secret Base!