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Pokémon Pokopia Unveils Bubbly Basin Expansion and Version 2.0 Update
8/7/2026, 12:26:23 AM
Core Release: Paid Expansion Pass and Free 2.0 Patch
The first paid expansion for Pokémon Pokopia, titled Bubbly Basin, launched alongside a free Version 2.0 update. Bubbly Basin is the opening segment of a three-part “Expansion Pass” that adds an underwater town, new Pokémon, furniture, outfits, food, an extra Dream Island, and new gameplay tools. The 2.0 patch introduces the move Dive, underwater building, and quality-of-life improvements.
New Content Overview
- Bubbly Basin region – a submerged settlement where players can construct floating structures and explore deep-sea areas.
- 50 new Pokémon – mainly Water-type, including Popplio, Cloyster, Mudkip, Wugtrio, Chinchou, Lanturn, Kingdra, Feraligatr, Manaphy and Phione.
- Move Dive – unlocked after a request from Professor Tangrowth at Bleak Beach; lets Ditto move underwater once Surf is learned.
- Underwater electricity system and bubble machines that clean mud, plus a new drink that powers Dive and watermelons cultivable with Water-specialty Pokémon.
- Portal Pod – shared storage chest holding up to 140 item stacks, obtainable through the Bubbly Basin pass.
- Additional items: a safe, new emotes (Lie Down, Ready, Set, Go!), five new hair colors, and a dynamic Ditto print pattern from Smearguru after earning the diploma.
Gameplay Enhancements and Quality-of-Life Improvements
- Bulk item transfer between storage box and bag; ability to delete items placed inside objects.
- Fine-tuned depth placement for windows, doors, and similar structures.
- Settings to hide Magnet Rise cancellation confirmations, allow movement while the move wheel is open, and reduce motion-sickness via camera adjustments.
- Expanded painting options for furniture and environmental objects.
- Habitat updates: destroyed habitats repopulate if rebuilt within a defined area; Pokémon notice returned furniture more quickly; emote-trained Pokémon now mirror the player’s emote.
- “Return Home” shortcut to jump directly to a town where a searched-for Pokémon resides.
- Increased limits: power generators (excluding furnaces) from 64 to 128, town photo displays from 10 to 40, and curved-eave crafting output to 10.
- New “All” tab for both the Pokédex and Habitat Dex, and broader support for Pokémon companions to follow the player while using Surf, Glide, Rollout, or Magnet Rise.
Data & Statistics
- New Pokémon: 50 species.
- Portal Pod capacity: 140 item stacks.
- Power-generator limit: 128 units.
- Town photo slots: 40 images.
- Curved-eave output: 10 per crafting action.
Pricing Discrepancies
- themagicrain reports the three-part Expansion Pass costs RM125.
- simulationdaily states the pass is priced at $34.99 for all three parts.
Both figures lack clarification of exchange rates or regional pricing.
Why It Matters for Players
The underwater town and Dive mechanic expand exploration and enable new habitat designs and resource gathering. Cosmetic and functional upgrades address community requests for smoother building, inventory management, and visual customization, likely boosting player retention and paid-pass sales.
Official Statements & Responses
Developers said the Dive move was added after players meet Manaphy, and that the Build specialty now supports underwater construction. The free 2.0 update was described as a “massive patch” bundling the new move, portal pod, and numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements.
What’s Next
- Part 2 scheduled for late 2026, adding accessories, fashion items, and more furniture.
- Part 3 slated for 2027, introducing a final town with additional Pokémon and content.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Price conflict between RM125 and $34.99 remains unresolved.
- No specific launch dates; timing references are relative.
- Sources do not clarify whether the pass must be bought as a bundle or incrementally.
