Overview
- The free update and the first paid Expansion Pass part, Bubbly Basin, are scheduled to go live on Wednesday, Aug. 5, with regional launch times varying by time zone.
- Version 2.0.0 grants all players the Dive move so they can explore underwater areas and lets many abilities like Rollout and Rock Smash function beneath the surface.
- The update adds a craftable shared storage container that can be placed in multiple towns and holds up to 140 items, addressing the game’s fragmented region‑specific inventory.
- Bubbly Basin, sold as part one of a three‑part Expansion Pass (about $34.99), introduces a new underwater region, new Pokémon for a Bubbly Basin Pokédex (examples reported include Diglett, Golisopod, Stunfisk, Sharpedo, Wiglett and Mareanie) and new build items.
- New mechanics in the expansion include a blender item that powers an upgraded Surf with a speed boost and block‑breaking ability plus visual center and frame aids to reduce motion sickness, and further paid parts are planned for late 2026 and 2027.