Ethan Crossfield 
Console upgrade season is heating up as Nintendo expands Switch 2 bundle availability. The latest confirmation: a new Switch 2 + Pokemon Pokopia bundle launches in Europe on July 2, giving fans another clear reason to move to the new system.
July 2 European launch expands a previously limited bundle
Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 + Pokemon Pokopia bundle will be available for European markets starting July 2. The bundle originally debuted earlier on June 5, but only for Australia and New Zealand. With Europe now included, the company is widening the audience for a package that pairs the Switch 2 hardware with the Pokemon Pokopia game.
Pricing has also been set for the European release: £429.99 / €499.99. Buyers can purchase the bundle through the Nintendo Store or via participating retailers.
Nintendo has used a similar strategy with past Switch 2 bundles, including configurations that previously featured Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. For players who have been waiting for the right Switch 2 entry point, this Pokopia bundle is positioned as that moment—especially with multiple major releases on the horizon for the platform.
What’s included—and why Pokopia is leading the 2026 push
The European bundle includes the base console along with a copy of Pokemon Pokopia. For Pokemon fans, Nintendo is also bundling the game in a Pokopia-themed box design, paired with a digital copy of the title.
Pokopia is described as the highest-rated Pokemon game of all time in the source information. The game’s premise centers on rebuilding a post-apocalyptic version of the Kanto Region to bring Pokemon back to their natural habitats. The source also highlights the game’s appeal as a blend of Minecraft- and Animal Crossing-style creativity with Pokemon, contributing to its reputation among the best Pokemon spin-offs.
Nintendo is also framing Pokopia as a key Switch 2 experience for 2026. Looking forward, Pokemon Winds and Waves is slated for 2027, while additional Switch 2 releases listed for 2026 include highly rated Pokemon Pokopia itself and other upcoming titles such as Star Fox, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake later this year.
North America options and what to watch next for Pokopia owners
At the time of the announcement, there’s no confirmation that the Europe-style Switch 2 + Pokemon Pokopia bundle will land in North America. However, Nintendo fans in the region can still purchase a different Switch 2 bundle: the Switch 2 “You Choose” package. That bundle includes the console plus a choice of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokemon Pokopia.
The source also notes that choosing a digital copy of Pokemon Pokopia with the North America bundle is effectively the same as the European, Australian, and New Zealand bundle experience, since the console itself is not different from the base model.
For current Pokopia players, Nintendo has already outlined more content. A DLC expansion pass was announced during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. The first expansion pack, Bubbly Basin, is scheduled to launch this August and is set to take players underwater, introducing new Pokemon alongside new furniture and clothing options for Ditto to wear. The second and third packs are planned for late 2026 and 2027, respectively.
It’s also worth noting that the July 2 bundle includes only the base Pokopia game; the expansion pass is sold separately.
Key points
- Switch 2 + Pokemon Pokopia bundle launches in Europe on July 2
- Bundle price is set at £429.99 / €499.99 via Nintendo Store and participating retailers
- Europe release expands a bundle that previously launched only in Australia and New Zealand
- North America may not get the same bundle, but offers a “You Choose” Switch 2 package
Confirmed bundle details
| Region | Bundle name | Pokopia included | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Pokopia | Yes (digital copy; Pokopia-themed box design) | July 2 | £429.99 / €499.99 |
| North America | Nintendo Switch 2: You Choose | Optional (digital copy) | Not specified in source | Not specified in source |
Expert View
This announcement signals Nintendo’s intent to keep Switch 2 momentum going through 2026 by pairing the console with a major franchise draw at launch windows. Expanding an originally limited bundle to Europe suggests strong confidence in Pokopia as a system-selling anchor, while the separate DLC roadmap reinforces long-term engagement for new adopters. For competitive and community ecosystems, more players arriving on Switch 2 at once typically means larger matchmaking pools and faster growth in community-driven content—especially when a headline title like Pokopia is at the center of the rollout.
