Pokémon fans, rejoice! The Pokémon Company has deigned to bless us with more content, because, you know, the base game wasn’t enough to separate you from your hard-earned cash. The Bubbly Basin expansion pass for Pokémon Pokopia is coming, and it’s packed with all sorts of exciting features that will undoubtedly be worth the extra cost. I mean, who doesn’t want to pay for the privilege of building underwater structures with “Buoyant Blocks” or growing watermelons with the help of Pokémon? It’s not like you can just, I don’t know, play the base game or something.
The Expansion Pass: Because You Clearly Didn’t Spend Enough Money Already
The first part of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC is set to release on August 5 for the Nintendo Switch 2, because, of course, it’s a paid DLC. I mean, why give players free content when you can charge them for it, right? The DLC brings players to the underwater town of Bubbly Basin, where they can build all sorts of aquatic structures and explore the deep sea. And, as an added bonus, players can even build a Sharpedo submarine to create a room that feels like a Secret Base. Because, you know, that’s not something you could just, I don’t know, build in the base game or anything.
The press release for the expansion pass is full of all sorts of exciting buzzwords, like “Buoyant Blocks” and “Generate specialty.” Players can use these new features to build all sorts of underwater structures and explore the deep sea. And, of course, no Pokémon game would be complete without the ability to dress up your Pokémon in adorable outfits. The Pokémon Company has hinted that players will be able to do just that in Part 2 of the paid DLC, scheduled for release in late 2026. Because, you know, the first part of the DLC isn’t enough to keep you occupied for the next year.
Free Update, Because The Pokémon Company Loves You ( Sort Of )
But wait, there’s more! If players download the free Ver 2.0.0 update on August 5, they’ll be able to learn the move Dive from Manaphy. This will allow them to swim alongside Water-type Pokémon and build underwater structures. And, as an added bonus, players will be able to explore the deep sea and enjoy an exciting adventure alongside their favorite Pokémon. Just don’t expect too much, because, you know, it’s a free update.
Pokémon Pokopia: The Game That Keeps On Giving (You Reasons to Spend Money)
Pokémon Pokopia debuted on March 5th, 2026, as one of the first dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 games. It received near-universal praise and became the highest-rated game in the series. And, of course, the Pokémon Company is eager to capitalize on that success with the Bubbly Basin expansion pass. I mean, why rest on your laurels when you can keep milking the cash cow, right? CGM’s Chris de Hoog said, “After almost a week in Pokémon Pokopia, I still feel like I have several worlds left to conquer.” And, with the Bubbly Basin expansion pass, you’ll have even more opportunities to conquer… your wallet.
In conclusion, the Bubbly Basin expansion pass is just what you needed to make your Pokémon Pokopia experience complete. I mean, who needs a complete game when you can pay for extra content, right? So, go ahead and shell out the cash for the expansion pass, and get ready to build underwater structures, grow watermelons, and dress up your Pokémon in adorable outfits. Your wallet will thank you (or not).
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