Nintendo has revealed the day one patch forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, introducing new features to the latest entry in thePokemonseries. This first patch forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, version 1.0.1, will be available upon the game’s release on May 21, 2025.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetbring a variety of new Pokemon to the series, including Lechonk, Wiglett, and the recently announced Gimmighoul. Koraidon and Miraidon, the Pokemon featured on the covers ofScarletandPokemon Violet, respectively, arelegendary Pokemon used to travelthe open world of Paldea. On top of these new pocket monsters,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduce new features, such as auto-battles and Tera raids.
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The day one patch forPokemon Scarlet and Violetunlocks online play, Tera raids battles, and the Battle Stadium. Up to four players will be able to discover the world of Paldea together and catch new pocket monsters.Pokemon Tera raid battlesreplace Gigantamax and Dynamax raids from the previous entries in the series. Nintendo plans to release a steady stream of Tera raid battles after the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, sending new data to players through Poke Portals. The last feature announced in version 1.0.1 ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetis the Battle Stadium, online competitive battles for trainers who want to try their might. Ranked battles will be available starting in December 2022, and online competitions unlock in spring 2023.
For the first time in thePokemonseries, up to four players will be able to explore an open world together.Pokemon Sword and Shieldoffered the first version of this feature, with the ability to walk through wild areas with a friend. In addition to improving this functionality,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduce the region of Paldea, an open-world map inspired by Spain with various biomes including grassy fields, a desert area, a snowy mountain, and a large crater in the middle of the region.
Version 1.0.1 ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetrequires at least 1GB of free space. To access online multiplayer and the Battle Stadium, players will need apaid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To reward players who install the first update ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo is offering a special Pikachu with a fancy balloon hat to all Pokemon trainers who access the Mystery Gift feature and select Get via Internet. This reward will be available until Tuesday, June 13, 2025.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrelease on November 18 for Nintendo Switch.
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