Summary
Game Freak is working on a fix for a couple of bugs inPokemon Scarlet and Violet,including one that can softlock players. The latest bit ofDLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violetreleased in December, granting players access to new areas and pocket monsters. Unfortunately, the expansion has come with a few hiccups that can affect gamers if they are not careful.
Two major glitches have been found in thelatest expansion forPokemon Scarlet and Violetthat involves the Pokemon Inkay and TM 223 Metal Sound. The first bug can softlock players when they use a Rare Candy or Experience Candy on their Inkay. If the items are used on the creature before it turns level 30, there is a chance that button inputs will no longer register after the level up message.
The second bug that has been found in the DLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violetinvolves TM 223 Metal Sound’s crafting materials. At the moment, one of the components used to make the item is available from Shieldon, which can only be encountered inPokemon Violet. This means those who are playingPokemon Scarletwill not be able to craft the TM and teach their pocket monsters the attack.
Which Bugs Will Be Fixed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and When?
Nintendo and Game Freak are aware of the issues and have announced that fixes for the bugs are on the way. The two companies have stated that a patch will be released after late January of next year that will take care of the Inkay and TM 223 glitches. It was also announced that players will be able to receive theTM inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas a Mystery Gift before the release of the patch. Hopefully this will tide gamers over until the end of January when the corrections for these two problems are released.
December saw the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo DiskDLC, which expanded the games' world. Many pocket monsters made their return to the series through the expansion, including the starters for every mainline game in the franchise. New creatures were introduced in The Indigo Disk, including the Paradox Forms of a few older Pokemon. The DLC also grants players the ability to capture a number of Legendary Pokemon from past games, with pocket monsters such as Groudon, Lugia, and Zekrom now being obtainable in the titles. Gamers will also be able to fully fly while riding Koraidon and Moraidon rather than gliding for a short time, letting them soar through the skies ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s three main areas as long as they want.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
