Pokémon Legends Z-A
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Following the launch of Pokémon Legends Z-A on the Switch and Switch 2 in October, Game Freak has now rolled out Version 1.0.2.

According to the Japanese website for the game, this update contains bug fixes tied to Mega Evolutions, side missions and "other issues", and also makes some adjustments to ranked battles. Here's the rundown courtesy of a rough translation, and if we get hold of the English patch notes, we'll update this post.

Pokémon Legends Z-A - Version 1.0.2 (6th November 2025)

The following bugs have been fixed:

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  • If you have not opened the box screen since the box was full before the first Mega Evolution battle, you will definitely fail to capture a Pokemon. Also, if you proceed with a side mission that allows you to obtain a Pokemon in that state, you will not be able to complete it.
  • In some side missions, if the day/night change occurs at the same time that a skill is hit on a target, it will no longer be possible to hit the target with a skill, and the side mission will no longer be able to progress.
  • During a trainer battle, if the opposing trainer switches Pokemon and the player simultaneously Mega Evolves, the opposing trainer will not be able to send out a Pokemon and will be unable to proceed.
  • Fixed some other issues.

Rank Battle Balance Adjustments:

  • Adjustment of points earned based on ranking so that points are not reduced depending on the outcome of the match.
  • Some battle rewards that can be received for each battle have been added and increased.

*The latest update data is required to play online features.
*Local communication is not compatible with previous versions. Please make sure that you and the people you play with have the same update data version.

If we hear anything else significant about this latest game update, we'll let you know. And in case you missed it, The Pokémon Company has also announced it will be sharing some news about the upcoming DLC Mega Dimension later today, so be on the lookout for that.

You can find out more about Pokémon Legends Z-A for Switch and Switch 2 in our reviews here on Nintendo Life.

Have you updated your copy of Pokémon Legends Z-A yet? How are you finding the game so far? Let us know in the comments.

[source plza-news.pokemon-home.com]