The third update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus is now live on the Nintendo Switch, and it adds new content to enjoy mostly post-credits, along with some other fixes and improvements. It bumps the latest entry in the series up to Version 1.1.0; be sure to use '+' on the HOME screen icon for the game to check your version and update manually if necessary.
It shouldn't take very long to download, and the new content goes a little beyond the details shared briefly in the Pokémon Presents broadcast. Nintendo has shared the full patch notes over on its official support page:
Ver. 1.1.0 (Released February 27, 2022)
- Newly Added Requests
New requests you can enjoy after viewing the game’s end credits have been added.* Some of these requests will task you with surveying occurrences of the mysterious Massive Mass Outbreak phenomenon, in which simultaneous mass outbreaks of Pokémon occur throughout an area of the Hisui region. You can keep enjoying Massive Mass Outbreaks even after completing the related requests.
*If you’re using a save data in which you’ve have already viewed the game’s end credits, you can enjoy post-credits content immediately after updating the game.
- The Newly Added Eternal Battle Reverie
After viewing the game’s end credits and completing all of the requests added in this update, you will be able to access the Eternal Battle Reverie. In the Eternal Battle Reverie, you’ll be able to meet Arceus in your dreams and attempt a test of strength. Hone your Pokémon battle skills and see how long of a win streak you can earn.
- New Battles Added to the Training Grounds
After completing all the new requests regarding Massive Mass Outbreaks, you’ll be able to participate in the Path of Solitude or the Path of Tenacity at the Jubilife Village training grounds.* In the Path of Solitude, you must choose one Pokémon to use in a difficult battle tailored to that specific Pokémon. When you complete one of these battles, your Pokédex will be updated with a new mark.
In the Path of Tenacity, you will be able to enjoy battling the wardens and other characters you met during your journey.
*To participate in all Path of Tenacity battles, you will have to complete several newly added requests in addition to those pertaining to Massive Mass Outbreaks.
- New Features Added to the Photography Studio
Once you complete the new requests mentioned above, people that you’ve met during your travels will come visit the photography studio, and you will be able to take photographs with them.
- New High-Difficulty Balloon Race Added to Coronet Highlands
After completing all the requests added in this update, you can try your hand at a new balloon race challenge in the Coronet Highlands. Utilize the various Pokémon you can ride and aim to complete the challenge.
- An Additional Special Berry Harvest at the Farm in Jubilife Village
You can now request a new special Berry harvest at the Jubilife Village fields and grow Berries that you previously could not.
- Changes to the Function of the Ginkgo Guild
When you buy items from Ginter at the Ginkgo Guild cart in Jubilife Village, you will now have several options to choose from.
- Other Update Details
- We have fixed an issue that kept players from advancing the mission “The Plate of Moonview Arena” if they took a specific action within that mission.
- We have fixed an issue in which under certain conditions, the weather could become stuck in one state.
- A number of other issues have also been fixed in order to improve your gameplay experience.
In addition to this if you input 'ARCEUSADVENTURE' in the Mystery Gift section you will receive 30 Ultra Balls, 30 Gigaton Balls and 30 Jet Balls; this can be redeemed pre-credits, too.
If you haven't played this title yet, what are you waiting for? It's proven to be a sales smash hit globally since its launch at the end of January; we also praised this entry in our review, noting how it was one of the best Pokémon games ever made.
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[source en-americas-support.nintendo.com]
Comments 23
frantically grabs Switch
ON IT.
Now this is a solid free update!
Just started playing it yesterday.. a little too talkative in the first couple hours but i weathered through it and now I’m having a blast.. definitely gonna take advantage of the code.. thanks guys!
Just added a note to the first paragraph too - you may need to update it manually at the moment, so hit '+' on the game's icon on the HOME screen to check your version number. If you're not on 1.1.0, select update manually
I'm not quite finished with the story yet I'm in the last area but as soon as I'm done I'll be sure to check all of this stuff out, I'm in no rush though. I've been playing for over 200 hours 😅
They fixed the Cresselia glitch. Good
Just as I expected, excellent decision to opt for free updates. I wanted an expansion too however.
I hope they release more free updates soon like this. I still want Megas to be added down the line one day.
@RubyCarbuncle I've been grinding out the first area for several weeks trying to complete my dex and I'm still not done, but I decided to check out the second area to move the story along just a bit. Will take my sweet ass time before I'm done with this game. XD
I was just testing this out when I got a shiny Luxio from one of the 'massive mass outbreaks'. I reiterate: WHAT IS MY LUCK IN THIS GAME.
@kalosn At least they're free updates for a finished game which is amazing, unlike what they did with the Mario Sports games and ACNH where they just gradually added things that should have been there from the beginning
@Fizza Maybe your pfp brings luck
Whoa. That’s a pretty meaty update!
@Edwirichuu Yeah, but at least they were free updates too (and for Mario Golf they realesed them pretty quickly).
Nintendo has been doing this with lots of titles on Switch, and I like it this way (like in Kirby Star Allies, Mario Odyssey or RingFit, for example), as long as the game is complete even without these updates, of course.
Sounds like some solid post-game free updates! Still taking my time through the storyline, but I love it when Game Freak supports post-credits content.
@Edwirichuu So, they were unfinished games? I don't think so, they simply were the base game who recieved more stuff gradually. I see no problem with that.
This game on the other hand, I hope they add enough content to equal the scale of the things to do with a mainline game, like breeding.
@Psycho-Werekitsune Same. I was about 80 hours before I went to the second area. I freaking love this game.
Not quite the 'DLC' I was hoping for... I guess it's better than them just dropping the game.
I was still kinda expecting a new area something like victory road.
@Edwirichuu This is a prime example for unfinished game, they need to fix and optimize the game instead of these free updates.
@kalosn maybe in Scarlet/Violet Megas will be available
Did they fix the purple shadow? It happens around dusk time. It looks so out of place and jarring and unprofessional.
Damn, right when I stopped playing. Might have to pick it up again. But I'm not sure, my backlog is just too huge.
Sorry, Pokémon just isn't for me. Happy to see that they're adding good things to this latest game though. It definitely needs some more love.
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