Pokemon Legends: Z-A 1.0.2 Update: Full Patch Notes
▼ Summary
– Pokemon Legends: Z-A has received its first post-launch update with version 1.0.2, which includes bug fixes and Ranked Battles adjustments.
– The update fixes a critical bug where Pokémon catch attempts would always fail if Boxes were full before the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle and hadn’t been opened previously.
– It resolves an issue in certain side missions where time-of-day changes during move execution could make targets unhittable and block mission progress.
– A Trainer battle bug is fixed where simultaneous Mega Evolution activation and opponent Pokémon switching could cause the game to become unplayable.
– Ranked Battles now feature adjusted point awards to prevent point decreases and include partially increased battle rewards after matches.
The Pokemon Legends: Z-A 1.0.2 update introduces a series of important fixes and balance changes, marking the first significant patch since the game’s initial release. This update resolves several technical issues that players encountered, particularly concerning Pokémon capture failures and mission progression blockers. Alongside these essential corrections, Game Freak has implemented adjustments to Ranked Battles, enhancing the competitive experience by refining point calculations and increasing battle rewards.
One notable fix addresses a situation where players could not catch Pokémon if their storage boxes became full before the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle, provided they had never opened the Boxes menu beforehand. Under these specific conditions, any attempt to capture a new Pokémon would fail automatically. Similarly, side missions that reward players with Pokémon would register as completed without actually granting the Pokémon, leaving trainers empty-handed.
Another resolved problem involved certain side missions becoming impossible to finish. If the in-game time shifted exactly as a move struck its target, switching between day and night, the target would subsequently become unhittable. This glitch halted mission progress entirely, forcing players to restart or abandon their objectives.
Trainer battles also received attention, specifically an issue where activating Mega Evolution at the same moment an opponent switched Pokémon could cause the game to freeze. The opposing Trainer would fail to send out a new Pokémon, rendering the battle unplayable and requiring a restart. Beyond these specific corrections, the update includes fixes for various other minor bugs to improve overall stability.
Ranked Battles have undergone balance adjustments aimed at creating a fairer competitive environment. Points awarded now align more closely with player rankings, reducing instances where match outcomes led to unnecessary point decreases. Additionally, battle rewards have been partially increased and now include extra incentives distributed after each match, giving participants more reasons to engage in ranked play.
It is important to note that downloading this update is mandatory for accessing online features. Players who do not install version 1.0.2 will be unable to connect with others over the internet. Furthermore, local communication between players requires all participants to be on the same game version; compatibility with earlier versions is not supported.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is currently accessible on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, allowing a broad audience to enjoy these latest improvements.
(Source: Nintendo Everything)
