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Pokémon Pokopia is getting underwater mechanics and a bunch of paid DLC

Engadget · Jun 9, 2026, 2:49 PM

Key takeaways

  • The diving update is free and launches this August.
  • Nintendo Pokémon Pokopia is getting a whole bunch of new content, starting with a free update that adds underwater mechanics.
  • This means that players will be able to continue their building projects deep into the ocean, which could really add a new dimension to things.

The diving update is free and launches this August.

Nintendo Pokémon Pokopia is getting a whole bunch of new content, starting with a free update that adds underwater mechanics. This will be available via a new diving move, no doubt given to protagonist Ditto by a water-based Pokémon. The free update releases this August.

This means that players will be able to continue their building projects deep into the ocean, which could really add a new dimension to things. This is especially true in some of the more aquatic locations in the game.

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