Updated
Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 19
Pokémon Pokopia Releases Version 1.1.1, Fixing 2 Bugs Ahead of August Expansion
Updated
Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 19

Pokémon Pokopia Releases Version 1.1.1, Fixing 2 Bugs Ahead of August Expansion

2 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 19

Summary

  • Version 1.1.1 for Pokémon Pokopia went live on June 18 for Switch 2, targeting two gameplay issues rather than adding new content.
  • Nintendo said the patch fixes failures that could occur when placed items in an area exceeded a certain limit and corrects Ditto’s unchanged facial expression when players used emotes during photos.
  • The update follows the June 18 announcement of the “Wish Upon A Jirachi” in-game event, which lets players befriend Jirachi and redeem themed items.
  • It also comes after an earlier June update tied to Pokopia’s Expansion Pass, whose first part, “Bubbly Basin,” is due in August 2026, with parts 2 and 3 planned for late 2026 and 2027.

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