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Pokopia Expansion Pass Trailer Reveals New Pokémon & A First Look At ‘Part 2’
The Pokémon Company has released a full overview trailer for Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Part 1, alongside a first look at the upcoming Part 2 content. The reveal follows the game's earlier confirmation of the DLC's release date, and gives players their clearest picture yet of what the paid expansion will add to the Switch 2 title, ahead of its launch on 5th August.
Part 1 introduces a new area called Bubbly Basin, featuring new Pokémon such as Popplio, Totodile and Mudkip, along with floating underwater building blocks, air-dependent underwater farming mechanics, and exclusive items and furniture. A free software update launching the same day adds Ditto's new Dive ability for underwater building, though this is the extent of the free content. Part 2, due later in 2026, won't add a new town but will introduce clothing accessories for Pokémon, including newcomer Snubbull, with further details on Parts 2 and 3 promised in the coming months.
In short
- Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 trailer shown; launches 5th August
- Part 1 adds Bubbly Basin area with new Pokémon and underwater features
- Part 2, out later in 2026, will add Pokémon accessories, not a new town
Explained simply
Pokémon Pokopia is the latest mainline entry in the Pokémon series, available on Nintendo's Switch 2 console. The game's publisher has announced plans to extend it with paid downloadable content called the Expansion Pass, delivered in multiple parts throughout 2026. This ongoing support model means new features and Pokémon will be added to the game over several months after its initial release.
The first part of the Expansion Pass arrives on 5th August and introduces an underwater-themed region called Bubbly Basin. This new area features water-type Pokémon such as Popplio, Totodile and Mudkip, along with fresh gameplay mechanics including underwater farming and specially designed building blocks. A complementary free software update releasing the same day adds a new Dive ability for Ditto, enabling this shape-shifting Pokémon to assist with underwater construction.
Part 2 is scheduled for later in 2026, with limited details currently available. It will introduce new Pokémon including Snubbull and add customisable clothing accessories that players can outfit their Pokémon with. The publisher has promised to reveal more information about Part 2 and a planned Part 3 in the coming months.
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