Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 – Bubbly Basin is an easy recommendation for those who love the base game.
Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin2026
Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin
2026 Nintendo87Great
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 15 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Details
- Launch
- August 5, 2026
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Themes
- -
- Genres
- -
Overview
Use the move Dive - an underwater exploration ability added in a free software update - to visit the aquatic area of Bubbly Basin in Part 1 of the three-part Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC! You’ll find additional furniture items, new outfits for Ditto, and - of course - more Pokémon to meet!
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Reception
Press88
Great- Metacritic88from 26 reviews
- OpenCritic88from 17 reviews
Part one of the Pokémon Pokopia DLC, Bubbly Basin, is an exciting addition to an already fabulous game. You'll meet new Pokémon, explore a new area, and spend even more hours rebuilding and having fun.
Lately, I’ve felt little desire to keep playing Pokopia—largely because there is simply too much to do, which left me paralyzed when trying to decide what to prioritize. Bubbly Basin, however, offers a fresh start; returning to a state where the game is more guided, with clear objectives, has been great for revitalizing the experience.
The Bubbly Basin's DLC expands the adventure of Pokémon Pokopia into a previously unimagined zone. It impresses with the introduction of new Pokémon and the endless possibilities for building. Here, the only limit is your imagination.
Pokopia's first expansion adds a whole new level of depth to the game.