The Pokémon Pokopia 2.0.0 patch, released following the game's March 2026 debut, marks its first significant update. This patch centers around an ocean theme, aligning with its summer release, and delivers the initial portion of the Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC. Alongside the new paid content, players can expect a range of bug fixes and enhancements.
Key Additions in Version 2.0.0
A standout addition is the 'Dive' move, a free update that allows players to explore freely beneath the ocean's surface, preventing accidental drowning for Ditto. Crucially, this move also unlocks the ability to construct buildings underwater, opening up new creative possibilities for base design.
The Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC introduces Bubbly Basin, a new underwater town. This location is slated for renovation and is expected to feature a new collection of Pokémon, with Corsola noted as appearing in promotional materials. The DLC also includes the Sharpedo Submarine, which adds a new room for customization and offers a distinct aesthetic to the game's environments.
Complementing Bubbly Basin are Buoyant Blocks, a new building material that enables construction at varying underwater depths. The patch notes suggest further speculation on whether similar floating block mechanics might appear in future updates for above-water construction.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Beyond the new content, the update addresses several player-requested quality-of-life changes. Lost Relics can now be appraised in batches of up to 10, streamlining a previously time-consuming process. Crafting will now prioritize materials from a storage box adjacent to a workbench before drawing from the player's bag. The limit for power generators has been increased from 64 to 128, and the number of distinct photos displayable in a town has risen from 10 to 40.
Movement and interaction mechanics have also been refined. Players can now move while the move wheel is open, and motion-sickness reduction settings for the camera have been added. Several items, including decorative elements like stools and handrails, can now be painted. Pokémon companions will now follow the player during movements like Surf, Glide, Rollout, or Magnet Rise. Inhaling items and accessing the bag are now possible while rolling, and Rollout can now destroy certain environmental objects.
Bug Fixes and Further Adjustments
The patch also resolves a number of bugs. Issues such as Pokémon occasionally falling into the ocean or off cliffs, incorrect item production during berry processing, and visual glitches with painted items have been addressed. Multiplayer building complications and unclear reasons for unperformable actions have also been improved. The update requires an internet connection for automatic download unless players sync versions directly with another user.