Free update adds Dive ability on same dayNintendo and The Pokémon Company began streaming on Wednesday an extended trailer for the paid Expansion Pass DLC and free update for Pokémon Pokopia , their cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise , and it announces that the DLC and update will launch on August 5. The video reveals and previews new Pokémon and abilities for the free update and part 1 DLC Bubbly Basin. The Expansion Pass DLC adds the underwater Bubbly Basin town on August 5 as part 1 of the pass, accessories in late 2026 as part 2, and another town in 2027 as part 3. The free update adds the ability for players to explore and build underwater in existing towns using the new ability to Dive. The battle-focused game Pokémon Champions launches on iOS and Android on June 17.