Update, 27th January, 12:45GMT
This update is now live, unsurprisingly with the game about to roll out in countries like Australia and Japan. If you've pre-loaded the download version you can kickstart it manually by pressing '+' on the game's window, then selecting 'Software Update', 'Via the internet'.
Original Article, 27th January, 3am GMT:
We're still a day out from the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and this new entry already has its very first update.
This patch bumps the title up to Version 1.0.1 and apparently fixes some problems for a better gaming experience. Nintendo or the Pokémon Company haven't shared any information beyond this. Here's the rundown courtesy of Nintendo's support page:
Ver. 1.0.1 (Released January 26, 2022)
Fixed some problems for a better gaming experience.
If we hear anything else about this update - we'll be sure to let you know. Have you got Pokémon Legends: Arceus pre-loaded ahead of its release tomorrow? Or are you picking up a physical copy? Tell us down in the comments.
[source en-americas-support.nintendo.com]
Comments 31
28th can't come soon enough, its just sitting there, I need to play!
"More comfortable", eh?
Does this mean that Wyrdeer's back will be better contoured for the player's bum?
I installed it just so I'll be ready to go when the game unlocks in my timezone.
They patched in special comfort insoles for the player character's feet, that's very thoughtful
Gamefreak:releases a update for a game that isn’t out yet.
Me:confused screaming
I read "Full patch notes" and thought it would be an actual change log. I should've known better
@Greatluigi It's even more confusing when it's to apparently make the game "more comfortable", and not talking about bugs being fixed, or things that could be added.
My versions have doubled since we last met, Count!
They fixed the issue where a pokemon's special attack caused the player's controller to hit them in the face.
@FishyS Odd, since that should have been patched in wii golf years ago!
Ughh I do miss the patch-less days. For something minor like this, maybe ill just bypass it. Still very excited to play the game though.
@FishyS But sadly, my Switch jumped into the toaster when I caught a shiny level 99 piplup that had dark pulse for all four of it's moves as well as perfect IV's, EV's and a good nature.
Version 1.0.1 = Basic bug fixes
Might be from the feedback received from hackers
Sounds like spolier feedback fixing glitches.
20 hours into the game and its amazing. If you were on the fence, you will be pleasantly surprised. If you knew you were gonna like it, you're gonna like it way more than you thought you would!
Best Pokemon game in at least a decade.
0-day patches are very common these days. Those patches are usually a day early so they are live when people start the game.
Well Polygon called the game a buggy mess, so hopefully this fixes that 😕
I like that most PC developers hold themselves accountable enough to make better patch notes than, “we made something vaguely better.”
I got my copy yesterday, called sick and played all day, its everything i wanted from this franchise please keep this route.
In the new update you can download growlithe clothes and zorua mask through mystery gift.
Someone’s been watching the buggy YouTube videos
My god! You mean it'll be even better than the review suggests?
@UltimateOtaku91 I'm 50 hours in, already beaten the game and have about 30 pokemon left for the pokedex (every pokemon is obtainable without trading, even legends and mythical) and I experienced no bug so far.
The 3D model's edges are very sharp always, sometimes a black border pops out, that is not a bug, but the closest of a bug that I got.
@NintendoByNature
Games have been patches for a long time, ever since the N64, I think. The difference is you didn't have to go out and buy a whole new copy of the game nowadays to receive some quality-of-life fixes.
No way!
What will this mean for the future of the Pokémon series?
More detaIls at 11.
@CactusMan
There, point made. Revisions always existed, but it seems like people never realized how much better they are now than they were back in the day.
I really hope "more comfortable" doesn't mean they lowered the difficulty. I'm looking forward to the challenge and it would be unfair when reviewers praised the challenge if the final version is different.
They should delay and put update on Physical cart first. And then if later updates need then so be it. I think they can do that and still get it out it's will they is the question.
I love this game's promo art so darn much
Love these updates with vague ass patch notes
Gamefreak used patch... It wasn't very effective.
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