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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion and Sales Milestone

Overview

Version 2.0.0 of Pokémon Pokopia launched on 4–5 August 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, adding the free Dive move, underwater building tools, and a suite of QoL features. The mythical Water Pokémon Manaphy teaches Dive, which allows the protagonist, a Ditto, to move freely underwater. To unlock Dive, players must reach Bleak Beach level 5, speak with Professor Tangrowth, and feed Manaphy five seaweed. The first paid segment of the three-part Expansion Pass, Fondare Bolleblub (also called Cuenca Coralina or Bubbly Basin), released worldwide on 5 August 2026. It introduces an underwater neighbourhood populated by 50 new Pokémon—including Shellder, Horsea, Staryu, Totodile, Popplio, Mareanie, and Wiglett—and marine-themed furniture. The area features decaying oriental-style buildings, lost temples, and crumbling ruins. Players can assist Professor Tangrowth in rebuilding the Bubbly Basin Pokémon Center and use a Blender to create smoothies to power up the Surf move. On 10 September 2026, The Pokémon Company revealed details for Part 2 of the Expansion Pass, scheduled for a winter 2026 release. This update will introduce new Pokémon such as Doduo, Skitty, and Braixen, along with new town furniture and accessories for Ditto and other Pokémon, including sunglasses, bowties, and a ‘Sylveon-styled ribbon’. Part 3 is expected in 2027. As of mid-September 2026, the game has surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide. The franchise has also expanded its multimedia presence through a crossover between Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Horizons anime, featuring Professor Willow in a scheduled 18 September episode. In Italy, players have used customization tools to recreate landmarks like the Colosseum, the Rialto Bridge, and most recently, the Monza National Circuit. On 8 September 2026, version 2.0.1 was released to address technical issues, including bugs with Ho-Oh and Lugia, Pokédex visibility, and sound effects.

Entities

Nintendo · Pokémon Pokopia · The Pokémon Company · Manaphy · Bubbly Basin

Claims

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[● 21 SOURCES] Part 2 of the Expansion Pass is scheduled for late 2026 and will focus on accessories.
[● 20 SOURCES] Version 2.0.0 of Pokémon Pokopia was released on 4‑5 August 2026.
[● 20 SOURCES] The 2.0.0 update adds the Dive move, allowing players to move freely underwater.
[● 20 SOURCES] The Build specialty now lets players construct houses underwater.
[● 20 SOURCES] The update adds new items such as a portal pod and a safe.
[● 20 SOURCES] New emotes, five hair colours, and a dynamic Ditto‑print pattern were added.
[● 20 SOURCES] Bulk item transfer between storage and bag and item deletion in containers were added.
[● 20 SOURCES] The first part of the Expansion Pass, titled Bubbly Basin, was released as paid DLC.
[● 20 SOURCES] Bubbly Basin adds an underwater city with new Water‑type Pokémon, floating building blocks, and water‑specialty Pokémon for construction and farming.
[● 19 SOURCES] Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, titled Bubbly Basin, will be released on August 5, 2026.
[● 18 SOURCES] Part 3 is planned for 2027 and will add a new neighborhood.
[● 17 SOURCES] A free version 2.0.0 update releasing on August 5, 2026 adds the Dive move taught by Manaphy.
[● 17 SOURCES] Bubbly Basin introduces an underwater city where players can build with buoyant blocks and a Sharpedo submarine.
[● 17 SOURCES] Players can grow watermelons with water‑specialty Pokémon and power bubble machines with generate‑specialty Pokémon.
[● 9 SOURCES] The Expansion Pass costs €34.99 (or local equivalents) and gives access to all three parts as they release.
[● 8 SOURCES] Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass releases on 5 August 2026.
[● 7 SOURCES] Pokémon Pokopia is a life‑simulation game developed by Koei Tecmo.
[● 7 SOURCES] An aquatic update will be released on 5 August 2026, expanding Pokémon Pokopia.
[● 7 SOURCES] The aquatic update adds a diving ability learned from the Pokémon Manaphy, letting players explore marine biomes.
[● 7 SOURCES] The underwater update is free for all players.
[● 7 SOURCES] Part 1 of the Expansion Pass introduces the paid neighbourhood Bubbly Basin, guided by Poplio, with tasks to restore light and colour.
[● 5 SOURCES] The paid DLC includes new water‑type Pokémon, outfits, a surf‑move boost, smoothies, buoyant blocks and a Sharpedo submarine.
[● 4 SOURCES] The Expansion Pass is released for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
[● 2 SOURCES] Pokémon Pokopia debuted on March 5, 2026 and received near‑universal praise.
[● 2 SOURCES] The three‑part Expansion Pass costs approximately €35 (≈ $35).
[○ 1 SOURCE] Purchasing the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC provides a recipe for dynamic Ditto print blocks and wallpaper.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Players who purchase the DLC by August 31, 2027 will receive a code for 30 rare Pokémetal ingots via the Mystery Gift feature.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Pokémon Pokopia returns to Nintendo eShop in Brazil
Pokémon Pokopia has returned to the Nintendo eShop in Brazil after being temporarily unavailable due to an age rating change.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Pokémon franchise expands with Pokopia launch and upcoming port rumors
Pokémon Pokopia has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, while rumors suggest Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire ports may arrive in October 2026.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Pokémon Pokopia reaches 5 million copies sold globally
Pokémon Pokopia has sold 5 million copies globally within four months of its Nintendo Switch 2 release, supported by new expansion content and creative community projects like a virtual Monza Circuit.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Pokémon Pokopia reveals Expansion Pass Part 2 details
The Pokémon Company revealed details for the second part of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, featuring new accessories, furniture, and Pokémon like Doduo and Skitty for the Nintendo Switch 2.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
Pokémon Pokopia receives version 2.0.1 update for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has released version 2.0.1 for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2, fixing critical bugs involving legendary Pokémon, Pokédex searches, and game freezes. A second DLC expansion is due this winter.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Pokémon Pokopia surpasses 5 million copies sold
Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 in just four months, with players celebrating the Italian Grand Prix by recreating the Monza circuit in-game.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Pokémon expands franchise with anime crossover and new Switch 2 content
Pokémon expands its universe with Professor Willow’s debut in the Pokémon Horizons anime and the release of the ‘Bubbly Basin’ expansion for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Pokémon Pokopia introduces Bubbly Basin expansion and Johto content
The Pokémon Pokopia ‘Bubbly Basin’ expansion introduces underwater exploration via the Diving ability, with new content potentially set in the Johto region.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
Pokémon Pokopia reaches 5 million sales on Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies on Nintendo Switch 2. The first Expansion Pass, ‘Bubbly Basin’, is now available, introducing underwater exploration and new content.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
Pokémon Pokopia releases Cuenca Coralina DLC and free update
Pokémon Pokopia has released its first DLC, ‘Cuenca Coralina’, for Nintendo Switch 2, introducing an underwater exploration zone and a free 2.0.0 update with quality-of-life improvements.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Pokopia releases Bubbly Basin DLC with new underwater mechanics
The Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokopia introduces the ‘Dive’ mechanic, allowing underwater exploration of a new submerged biome filled with new Pokémon and post-apocalyptic lore.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
Pokémon Pokopia releases Bubbly Basin DLC expansion
Pokémon Pokopia has released ‘Bubbly Basin’, the first of three expansion pass DLCs for the Nintendo Switch 2 title, featuring new aquatic biomes, 50 Pokémon, and new crafting mechanics.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Nintendo releases Pokémon Pokopia 'Cuenca Coralina' DLC with 50 new Pokémon
Nintendo and Omega Force released Pokémon Pokopia's first DLC, Cuenca Coralina, on 5 Aug 2026, adding an underwater zone, 50 new Pokémon and a free update with diving mechanics.
3 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Pokémon Pokopia Dive Ability Unlock Guide
Pokémon Pokopia’s free 2.0 update adds Dive for Ditto. Unlock Surf, reach Bleak Beach level 5, feed Manaphy five seaweed on a nearby island, and receive Dive—no Expansion Pass needed.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 25 sources
Pokémon Pokopia adds Dive move and Bubbly Basin DLC in 2.0.0 update
Pokémon Pokopia’s 2.0.0 update adds Dive, underwater building and new items, while the Bubbly Basin DLC launches an underwater city with fresh Pokémon and features.
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
The Pokémon Company rolls out August 2026 events and Pokopia DLC for Scarlet & Violet
The Pokémon Company announced August‑September 2026 events featuring four special Pokémon and a 5 August release of Pokémon Pokopia Part 1 DLC for Switch, adding an underwater city, new Pokémon and a free Dive‑
3 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 39 sources
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 launches August 5, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia’s Expansion Pass Part 1 drops on 5 Aug 2026 for Switch 2, adding the underwater Bubbly Basin city, free Dive update, new Pokémon, outfits and a Sharpedo submarine; Part 2 arrives late 2026, Part

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