Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin Debuts to 8/10-10/10 Reviews as Expansion Pass Opens
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Updated · Nintendo Life · Aug 9
Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin Debuts to 8/10-10/10 Reviews as Expansion Pass Opens
3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · Aug 9
Summary
Bubbly Basin, the first Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC, launched this week and drew early scores ranging from 8/10 to 10/10.
Reviewers praised its underwater map, quality-of-life upgrades and 50 added Pokémon, with several calling the area large, secret-filled and strong on exploration and building.
Some first impressions said progression still repeats base-game routines and the story is thin, though critics generally saw the new town as a worthwhile addition.
Version 2.0.0 released alongside the paid DLC with the new move Dive and other updates, while Part Two is due later in 2026 and Part Three in 2027.