The Version 1.0.1 update for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been released ahead of the game’s official launch, preparing the title for online functionality across both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms. While the update itself is small in scale, it is an essential pre-launch patch that enables connectivity for upcoming online features and multiplayer elements expected to be available when the game officially releases on October 16, 2025.
This update primarily focuses on integrating the necessary data for the game’s online systems, ensuring smooth performance and connectivity at launch. Players can expect this update to install automatically prior to release, allowing full access to online features once servers go live. Game Freak and The Pokémon Company have confirmed that this patch is intended to improve stability and ensure a seamless experience for trainers venturing into Lumiose City’s newly revitalized setting.
Full Patch Notes
Version 1.0.1 (Released October 15, 2025)
- Added data required to use online features.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Set entirely within Lumiose City in the Kalos region, the game explores a major urban redevelopment project aimed at fostering harmony between humans and Pokémon. The story reintroduces the Mega Evolution mechanic, allowing players to wield powerful transformations in battle.
The game is scheduled for release on October 16, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch and an enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
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