A free new update is coming to New Pokemon Snap. The update will launch on August 3, 2021, and will feature brand new content. The upcoming update will include three new areas and twenty Pokemon coming to the game. 

The three new areas coming in the next update are named:

  • Florio Island Nature Park
  • Mightywide River (Both day and night time is available in this area)
  • Barren Badlands (Both day and night time is available in this area)

In the Secret Side path of Florio Island Nature Park, your NEO-ONE will shrink. The Pokemon in the area will then look twice as large compared to their usual size. 

The Mightywide River area feels and looks like a water attraction ride in a theme park. Players will slide down a river while getting to witness various water-type Pokemon such as Gyarados and Feraligatr. Always stay on your toes because the water current gets stronger along the ride. The third area Barren Badlands is connected to Voluca Island. It’s a tricky area to snap beautiful shots of the populated Pokemon. Players will experience environmental hazards such as desert winds, geysers, and swamps spewing poisonous gasses.

As of right now, we don’t have a complete list of which Pokemon are coming to the game. However, based on the trailer, we could vividly spot some Pokemon that weren’t originally in the base game. Here’s a list of some of the Pokemon that we know are arriving:

  • Psyduck
  • Snorlax
  • Gyarados
  • Feraligatr
  • Tropius
  • Ursaring
  • Swalot 
  • Rockruff
  • Shroomish

With the amount of content coming out for New Pokemon Snap, you would think that this would be a paid DLC. Thankfully enough, The Pokemon Company decided to make it free for players to enjoy.