: Centers on "exploration," leading an expedition team for a man named Peony.

: A cooperative mode where players explore Pokémon dens to battle and catch Legendary Pokémon from previous generations. Official Purchase and Access

The file appears to be a compressed archive containing Nintendo Submission Package (NSP) files for Pokémon Sword and its Expansion Pass content.

: Introduces Calyrex and its steeds, along with new Regis and Galarian forms of the Legendary Birds.

: The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass is only compatible with the Pokémon Sword base game; it will not work with Pokémon Shield. How to purchase | Official Website

: If you have a download code, you can redeem it on the eShop to start the download.

The Expansion Pass introduces two distinct open-world areas with level-scaling encounters that adjust based on your progress in the main game: (Released June 2020)

: A physical "Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass" bundle was released that includes both the base game and all DLC on a single cartridge.