In what month did Pokémon Pokopia’s first paid expansion-pass part release?

The first paid expansion-pass part for Pokémon Pokopia released in August 2026.

Pokopia has a planned three-part expansion pass. The first part, titled Bubbly Basin, arrived in August 2026, while the remaining two parts were scheduled for late 2026 and 2027. This expansion structure extends the game with additional content beyond the original release.

The expansion pass is separate from the base game’s launch. Pokémon Pokopia released worldwide on March 5, 2026, several months before the first paid downloadable content appeared. That timing is why August 2026 should not be mistaken for the game’s release month.

The month is also distinct from later update content involving aquatic exploration. Bubbly Basin is the first part of the paid three-part pass, while the game’s post-launch content can include broader updates and new features. The key chronological fact is that the first paid expansion arrived in August.