Quick TL;DR
Heads up, trainers: a small but important update for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has landed on both the Switch and Switch 2. If you preloaded the game digitally, your system probably already installed it while you weren’t looking. This patch unlocks online features — the stuff you need for trading, battling, and more fanfare.
What’s in the patch
The official (Japanese) notes are short and sweet: this update adds the data required to use the game’s online elements. In plain English: install it if you want to go online. That’s basically the whole thing — no giant gameplay changes listed, just connectivity enabling.
Why it matters
Online features are a big deal here — think trades, battles, and future integration with Pokémon HOME. Speaking of HOME, compatibility is planned for 2026, so this update is the first step toward that ecosystem. If you try to access online functions without the patch, you’ll probably get a stern digital glare and be politely denied.
How to make sure you’re ready
If your copy was preloaded digitally, check your system — the update should be applied already. If not, hop into the game or your console’s software menu and install Update Ver.1.0.1 before you try to trade or battle online.
Want more details?
We’ll pass along any extra discoveries about this patch as they pop up, and we’ll share the official English patch notes once they’re published. For now, treat this update as the online keycard: small file, big consequences.
Curious about the game itself?
If you want a deeper dive into the adventure before launch, check out our full review — it’s got impressions, pros and cons, and the kind of nerdy takes that make us smile.
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