Game Freak drops a new Legends: Z-A update that makes Rank Battles much fairer and more enjoyable.
Update 1.0.2 for Pokémon Legends: Z-A is now available, coinciding with the start of Ranked Battles Season 2. This update includes improvements to player-versus-player (PvP) battles and resolves several bugs.
If you haven’t played the game recently, your Switch will automatically download the newest update when you turn it on. Here’s a summary of what’s changed.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A 1.0.2 update patch notes
These changes affect the game’s missions:
- Fixed a bug when Absol can’t be captured during the 9th Main Mission, entitled “Chase That Mysterious Pokémon!” This bug reportedly triggers when the player’s boxes are full.
- Fixed a bug that makes a side mission impossible to complete if its objective involves using a Pokémon move on a target, and the day/night transition happens.
- Fixed a bug that makes an NPC Trainer unable to send out a Pokémon if the player uses Mega Evolution and the opposing Trainer switches Pokémon at the same time.
- Fixed other gameplay-related issues.
Also, here are some changes meant to make Rank Battles more balanced and worth your time:
- Points earned are now adjusted based on ranking and will no longer be reduced in case of losing battles.
- Additional rewards will be applied to battles.
What to expect after the 1.0.2 update
After updating Pokémon Legends: Z-A, any small issues you were having should be resolved. It’s frustrating when bugs prevent you from continuing the story, so if you’ve been stuck on a quest, try it again now.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A wasn’t ever riddled with problems, and because many players have already completed the game, these fixes won’t impact their experience much at this point.
The biggest improvement in update 1.0.2 is likely the new rewards for Ranked Battles. If you enjoy battling other players online, you’ll be happy to see these extra perks.
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2025-11-06 18:11