The Pokémon Pokopia version 2.0.0 update launched on the Switch 2 on August 4, 2026, introducing the free content alongside the first wave of the Expansion Pass DLC titled ‘Bubbly Basin,’ according to Nintendo’s official support page. Players can now utilize the new move Dive to navigate freely underwater, construct houses beneath the waves using the Build specialty, and manage items with bulk transfer features between storage boxes and bags.
Expansion Pass Content and Ver. 2.0.0 Additions
Alongside the ‘Bubbly Basin’ DLC, the Version 2.0.0 update brings a wide array of new features, items, and settings options to the game. According to Nintendo, players can acquire new recipes after raising Palette Town’s environment level, obtain the dynamic Ditto print pattern by talking to Smearguru after getting the diploma, and collect new emotes like ‘Lie Down’ and ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ in Bleak Beach and on Dream Islands.
Additional additions include five new hair colors—orange, light pink, yellow-green, blue-green, and brown—alongside functional upgrades such as item deletion inside objects like garbage bins and fine-tuned depth placement for windows and doors. Settings now feature options to hide confirmation messages when canceling Magnet Rise, movement while the move wheel is open, and motion-sickness reduction controls. Furthermore, items like the stylish stool, vending machine, and bike can now be painted.
Quality of Life Improvements and Gameplay Tweaks
Version 2.0.0 introduces dozens of adjustments designed to streamline crafting, traversal, and Pokémon behavior. According to official release notes, destroyed Pokémon habitats will now prompt residents to move back in if rebuilt within a specific area, and lost relics can now be appraised in batches of up to 10. Crafting mechanics now automatically consume materials from storage boxes next workbenches before dipping into bags, and power generator placement limits have doubled from 64 to 128.
Traversal upgrades allow companion Pokémon to follow players during Surf, Glide, Rollout, or Magnet Rise. Rollout can now destroy certain natural obstacles like large boulders, and Surf can be activated on land by holding the focus button. Smearguru can also learn new patterns directly from photos stored in References, while Leafage on farm soil reverts it back to a normal soil block.
Bug Fixes and Stability Patches
Nintendo’s patch notes confirm that numerous technical issues have been resolved in the latest update. Fixes address instances where Suicune and Gholdengo were occasionally unable to travel across water, Pokémon failed to return to habitats despite honey use, and multiplayer sessions encountered building completion locks or relocation kit placement errors on Cloud Islands. Additional fixes resolve visual clipping bugs, lighting color discrepancies on painted surfaces, and loading failures when returning from Dream Islands.
Pro Tip: Managing Underwater Building
With the introduction of the Dive move and underwater construction in Ver. 2.0.0, players can expand their settlements beneath the surface. Make sure to check that certain roof items effectively block water before setting up living spaces for aquatic Pokémon companions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass cost?
According to Nintendo, the Expansion Pass is available for purchase at $34.99 / £29.99 or your regional equivalent, which grants access to ‘Bubbly Basin’ alongside upcoming parts launching later this year and in 2027.
What are the new hair colors added in version 2.0.0?
Nintendo’s official support documentation confirms the addition of five new hair colors: orange, light pink, yellow-green, blue-green, and brown.
Can Pokémon help with cooking during construction projects?
Yes. According to the update notes, any Pokémon not currently assigned to the Build role in a building project can now assist with cooking.
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