Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Pokopia Europe Bundle: Everything You Need to Know

What Is Pokémon Pokopia?

Pokémon Pokopia is a social-simulation and sandbox town-builder exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force studio (the team behind Dragon Quest Builders 2) . It launched on March 5, 2026, and immediately stood out from the mainline series .

In Pokopia, you control a Ditto that has transformed itself into human form. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans and most Pokémon have vanished, leaving behind a withered landscape . Your goal is to restore the land—learn Pokémon moves like Bulbasaur's Leafage to regrow grass, use Water Gun to nurture crops, craft furniture, build habitats, and gradually coax Pokémon back into a thriving community you construct alongside Professor Tangrowth, a lone grass-type who has been waiting for help .

There are no traditional Pokémon battles, no Poké Balls, and no gym badges. Instead, the game emphasizes ecological rebuilding, resource gathering, and creative building on a real-time day/night cycle with dynamic weather. It has been widely compared to a blend of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Minecraft, but with a distinctly Pokémon charm .

Expansion Pass & Free Underwater Update

During the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, Game Freak revealed a dual-track content plan for Pokémon Pokopia .

Free Version 2.0 Update – August 2026:
All players will receive a free update that teaches Ditto the Dive move. Diving unlocks an entirely new underwater exploration mode, allowing players to plant grass, build structures, and construct aquatic biomes beneath the waves alongside Water-type Pokémon like Piplup and Azumarill .

Paid Expansion Pass – $34.99 / £29.99:
The paid pass releases in three parts :

• Part 1: Bubbly Basin (August 2026) – A full new town to explore and develop underwater.
• Part 2 (Late 2026) – Unannounced features.
• Part 3 (Early 2027) – A third town.

Immediate purchase bonuses include a recipe for dynamic Ditto print blocks and wallpaper, plus 30 rare Pokémetal ingots delivered via email to kick-start your crafting . The Expansion Pass was available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop starting June 9, 2026 .

How the European Bundle Compares Globally

The European release follows a pattern Nintendo has already established in other regions, but with important differences.

Australia & New Zealand launched the identical Pokopia-only bundle on June 5, 2026—roughly four weeks ahead of Europe . Australian shoppers pay AU$769.95 and New Zealand buyers pay NZ$869.95, with Nintendo advertising modest savings compared to buying the console and game separately .

North America has taken a different approach entirely. Rather than a dedicated Pokopia bundle, the US offers a "Choose Your Game" bundle for $499.99. Buyers pick one digital game from Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia . This gives North American shoppers more flexibility—a Pokopia fan isn't locked into a single-title bundle, and someone who already owns the game can choose a different pack-in title.

Europe's fixed Pokopia bundle mirrors the Australia and New Zealand strategy rather than the North American model. It gives European buyers a clear entry point into the Switch 2 ecosystem with one of its most well-received exclusives, but leaves no room for game selection at the point of purchase.