Unlike with the arrival of the Switch 1 back in 2017, Nintendo’s sequel system did not launch with a bonafide console-seller in the vein of Mario Odyssey or Breath of the Wild. One of the Switch 2’s big success stories so far however has been the Animal Crossing-esque Pokemon Pokopia. Following its release earlier this year, Nintendo has now detailed and dated the game’s previously-announced Expansion Pass.

During Nintendo’s Summer Direct, the console maker officially announced and confirmed that Pokemon Pokopia would be receiving a suite of DLCs in the form of a 3-part Expansion Pass. At the time, details were light on the matter, with the primary revelation being that Part 1 of the DLC – Bubbly Basin – would be arriving some time in August.

With July almost at an end, Nintendo has now released an ‘extended trailer’ detailing what players can expect from Bubbly Basin when it arrives (confirmed to be on the 5th of August).

Set to introduce “an entirely new underwater town for Ditto to rebuild and explore” part 1 of this DLC will allow for “three-dimensional builds that are only possible underwater” while also introducing new crops such as watermelons; additional water-type pokemon; new furniture designs; a new Dream Island and plenty of story content.

Offering a bit more on the rest of the Expansion Pass, DLC 2 is expected to launch some time in late 2026, and while it will not bring with it a new region, the DLC will mark the debut of Accessories as a feature. Last but not least, Part 3 of the DLC will go live sometime next year and will introduce another new town.

Between Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing’s big update, Switch 2 owners are not lacking in the way of simulation / society-building games.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Bubbly Basin? Is the Expansion Pass worth it? Does the Switch 2 have a game which you would consider a console-seller? Let us know down below.