New Updates for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV). Learn the latest news on upcoming patches, how to install them and what to do when you can't update them on Switch.
Scarlet and Violet New Updates
Ver1.1.0 Released On December 2
| Ver. 1.1.0 Patch Update Details |
|---|
| ・With the launch of the Ranked Battle Season 1, players can now enjoy Ranked Battles through the Battle Stadium. ・Fixed an issue in which the background music would sometimes not play correctly during battles with the Elite Four and Top Champions in the Victory Road path scenario. ・Several other bug issues have been fixed. |
Last December 2, 2022 JST, the Ver. 1.1.0 has been patched on the game. Rank Battles is now playable so make sure to update when you want to challenge other players on rank matches. In addition, several problems have been fixed, including the background music for the Elite Four and Champion battles.
Scarlet and Violet Upcoming Updates
Ver. 1.2.0 Planned Release In Late February
Updated data, Ver. 1.2.0, which adds functions and fixes problems, is scheduled to be distributed in late February. Details of the contents, updated data and the exact date are not yet known.
Support Link To Pokemon Home Starts In Early February 2023
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Transfer | Early 2023 |
| View Battle Data Statistics | Early February 2023 |
Pokemon SV and Pokemon HOME will be linked in 2023.You will be able to see ranked match results and other battle data statistics in early February, and you will be able to move Pokemon from other previous games to Scarlet and Violet around spring.
Pokemon HOME Support & Release DateGlitches Are Still Being Investigated
The company will continue to investigate and discuss how to respond to any problems that affect the game progress.
How To Update In Scarlet And Violet
Keep Auto-Update Turned On
If you turn on automatic software updates from the unit settings, the update will be performed automatically, if the Switch is connected to the Internet when the update comes in. Unless you have some reason not to want to update, it is recommended that you leave it ON.
Press + Button On The Screen To Manually Update
| What To Do | |
|---|---|
| ① | Select Pokemon SV on the Switch home menu and press +button |
| ② | Select update Via the Internet from the Software Update |
| ③ | The most recent version number will be shown once the update has been installed. |
The software can also be updated manually by pressing the + button on the HOME Menu.
What To Do When You Can't Update Scarlet And Violet
Make Sure You Are Connected To The Internet
It is not possible to update the software without an Internet connection. Check to verify if the Internet connection was accidentally turned OFF or if it is in Airplane Mode.
Check To See If There Are Any Issues
If you can't update, the Nintendo eShop servers may be down or there may be an error. Check the Official Twitter and Official Website for announcements.
Updates Have A Slight Time Difference
Even if the update time is announced, the update does not always come in time. Depending on how busy the server is and where your current location, there may be a delay on the time that may take several minutes or hours, so please wait a while and try again.
Try Turning "Restarting The Devices" ON/OFF
If the software is not updating at all, it is useful to restart the Switch's power itself at least once. Press and hold the Power Button and select restart on the power options to reboot.
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