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Last week, we received news that the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A had already been updated for both the Switch and Switch 2, and since then, it has gone live.
If you have the latest entry preloaded digitally on your device, the update should already be in effect. Regarding the content of this update, it seems to unlock the game’s online capabilities. Below is a rough translation of the official patch notes, thanks to the Japanese Pokémon website:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Update Ver.1.0.1)
“Additional data necessary for playing with online features has been included.”
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Certainly, this new journey will be packed with online functionalities such as trading and combat as well as integration with Pokémon HOME, which is set to launch in 2026. Therefore, it seems you won’t be able to avoid this if you wish to use the online features.
If any additional discoveries regarding this patch arise, we will update you. Also, we will share the official English patch notes once they are released. Once again, this update is applicable for both the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game.
If you wish to learn more about this latest entry prior to the significant release, make sure to visit our Nintendo Life review.
Have you preloaded this title? Will you be acquiring it upon launch? Share your thoughts in the comments.
[source plza-news.pokemon-home.com]
Liam is a news correspondent and reviewer for Hookshot Media. He’s been covering games for over 15 years and has a lifelong passion for numerous iconic video game characters.