Pokopia Dive Update: Free Version 2.0, Unlock Steps & DLC Boundary
What the free Dive update adds in Pokopia, how to unlock Dive, what it needs from Bleak Beach and Surf, and how it differs from the paid Bubbly Basin DLC.
Quick answer
Dive comes from the free Version 2.0 update in August 2026. Every player can access it without buying the Expansion Pass, but you still need the right save progress: the official Update page says you must complete the “Raise the environment level!” request in **Bleak Beach, know Surf, and have the ability to jump**.
This page focuses on the free update side. If you want the paid-town side, use the Bubbly Basin guide or the broader Pokopia DLC guide.
What the free Dive update adds
The official Update page currently confirms two clean player-facing changes:
- Dive becomes a newly added move.
- Underwater exploration opens up to every player who owns the base game.
The important free-vs-paid boundary is this:
| Topic | Free Version 2.0 | Paid Expansion Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Dive move | Yes | Not required |
| Underwater exploration | Yes | Not required |
| Bubbly Basin town | No | Yes |
How to unlock Dive
The current official unlock path is:
- Complete the “Raise the environment level!” request in Bleak Beach.
- Learn Surf.
- Have the ability to jump.
- Install the free Version 2.0 update.
- Learn Dive.
That means Dive is not just a download toggle. It is a free update plus progression check.
Free update vs paid DLC
This is the part users most often mix up:
- Dive is free.
- Bubbly Basin is paid.
- You need Dive before Bubbly Basin.
So the practical buy-or-wait advice is:
- If you only want underwater movement, wait for the free update.
- If you want the new paid town too, prepare the unlock requirements and then decide whether the Expansion Pass is worth it.
What to use next
- Need the town-level details: open Bubbly Basin guide.
- Need the exact entry checklist: open How to unlock Bubbly Basin.
- Need the full paid vs free decision: open Pokopia DLC guide.
FAQ
Is Dive free in Pokopia?
Yes. Dive is part of the free Version 2.0 update.
Do I need the Expansion Pass to use Dive?
No. The Expansion Pass is for the paid DLC towns and later paid features, not for Dive itself.
What do I need before I can learn Dive?
The official Update page lists the Bleak Beach environment-level request, Surf, and the ability to jump before you can learn Dive.