Overview
As of Version 1.0.2, Pokemon Pokopia contains two area gates that cannot be opened through normal gameplay. These gates, combined with an in-game reference to the Sevii Islands, have fueled community speculation about potential DLC expansions.
Locked Gates
Two gates remain inaccessible:
Location | Position | In-Game Message |
|---|---|---|
North end of the area | "Something on the other side is obstructing the entrance for safety." | |
East side of the area | "Something on the other side is obstructing the entrance for safety." |
Both gates display the same message when interacted with. No combination of Trainer Rank, Pokedex completion, or story progression unlocks them. Their existence suggests that the developers may have planned additional regions accessible through these entry points.
Sevii Islands Reference
Pokemon content creator Light_88 discovered an in-game note that specifically mentions the Sevii Islands as "a hot-spot for rare Pokemon encounters." The Sevii Islands are a chain of islands that originally appeared as post-campaign content in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen.
The note's presence is notable because Pokopia otherwise only references locations within the Kanto region proper. The Sevii Islands would be a natural fit for DLC content, as they could be accessed via the existing locked gates and would expand the game's island-building formula to new environments.
Current DLC Status
As of March 2026, Nintendo and Game Freak have not officially announced any DLC or expansion pass for Pokemon Pokopia. The game does not have a Season Pass or any confirmed post-launch content roadmap beyond bug fixes and limited-time events. However, the game's strong commercial and critical performance (2.2 million copies sold in the first four days) makes additional content development plausible.
Other Hidden Entrances
In addition to the two locked gates, there is a separate hidden gate in Sparkling Skylands that requires a completed Pokedex to open. This leads to the Pokedex Completion Room, a small chamber with exclusive recipes and a diploma. This gate is unrelated to the potential DLC gates.
Known Locked Locations
Location | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
Western Gate | A sealed gate at the western edge of the map. Interacting with it displays: "The gate is firmly sealed. It seems like it leads somewhere far away." | |
Northern Passage | A blocked passage at the northern boundary. A faded sign nearby reads "Sevii Islands" but the path is impassable. |
Community Theories
The community has developed several theories about what lies behind the locked gates. These are unconfirmed speculation and should not be taken as confirmed content:
Lavender Town DLC: The most popular theory. Lavender Town's Pokemon Tower is iconic in Kanto lore and would fit Pokopia's ghost-themed content. Dataminers have reportedly found references to "tower" assets not used in the current game.
Sevii Islands Expansion: The Sevii Islands sign in Sparkling Skylands strongly suggests a future expansion featuring these island chains from Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Indigo Plateau: Some fans speculate the western gate leads to the Indigo Plateau area, potentially adding a competitive or challenge mode.
Official Statements
As of March 2026, neither Game Freak, The Pokemon Company, nor Nintendo have officially confirmed any DLC or expansion packs for Pokemon Pokopia. When asked about post-launch content, the development team has stated that they are "focused on improving the base game experience" through patches and limited-time events.
The presence of locked gates and unused references does not guarantee future content. Previous Pokemon titles have included similar inaccessible areas that were never expanded upon.