Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin Launches Today

On August 5, 2026, Nintendo extended the world of Pokémon Pokopia outward in two directions at once — deeper for those willing to invest further, and broader for everyone already along for the journey. The launch of Bubbly Basin, the first chapter of a paid expansion pass, arrived hand-in-hand with a free Ver. 2.0.0 update, a pairing that speaks to the modern tension between sustaining a community and rewarding its most devoted members. With Part 2 already announced, Nintendo is not merely releasing content — it is tending a living game, one designed to grow alongside the players who inhabit i