First expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield coming in two weeks

The Isle of Armor, the first expansion for Switch games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, will be released on June 17. The expansion takes place on an island with new environments, new Pokémon and includes a new storyline.

The expansion adds both known and new Pokémon. For example, Exeggutor and Tauros are part of the DLC, and Galarian variants appear on Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Slowbro. New are the fighting types Kubfu and the evolution Urshifu. The trailer also shows new Gigantamax versions of Blastoise and Venusaur.

Players can obtain the DLC as part of the Expansion Pass, which can be purchased from Nintendo eShop for $30. With that pass, players will receive a second expansion later this year, titled The Crown Tundra, which will be released in the fall. The expansions are not available separately.