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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Buggy Launch Marred by Ongoing Technical Issues in New DLC

  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, is out now but still full of bugs and issues.

  • Base Scarlet/Violet games were very buggy at launch, with frame rate drops and other problems.

  • Patch 2.0.1 released ahead of DLC to fix bugs, but issues still remain.

  • Players reporting familiar bugs like weird character models, frame rate drops, and softlocks.

  • Technical problems continue to mar the experience, even for players enjoying the new story content.

eurogamer.net
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Main topic: Updates from the Pokémon Presents stream Key points: 1. Detective Pikachu Returns, a sequel to the popular game, is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 6th. 2. The first half of the paid expansion for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, titled "The Teal Mask," will be released on September 13th. 3. Mew and Mewtwo will be added to Scarlet and Violet as part of an event, allowing players to battle with them.
A Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trainer takes their Gimmighoul on a farewell tour of Paldea before embarking on an adventure in the new Kitakami area introduced in the Teal Mask DLC expansion.
Bloodmoon Ursaluna is a special Pokémon that can only be obtained in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask DLC by registering 150 Pokémon in your Kitakami Pokédex and defeating Perrin in a battle.
If you want to get a Shiny Munchlax in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Teal Mask DLC, you need to beat the difficult Ogre Oustin' minigame on Hard Mode.
The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC introduces a new selfie stick called Roto-Stick, allowing players to take photos from different angles and capture memorable scenes with their Pokémon more easily.
To catch The Loyal Three Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, complete The Teal Mask storyline, and be aware of their locations and weaknesses.
The upcoming Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is expected to include an evolution for the Pokemon Dipplin, as hinted by the fact that it can hold the Eviolite, a item normally reserved for non-fully evolved Pokemon.
A player in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC has encountered a level 100 shiny Magikarp, shocking the Pokemon community.
A new update for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, version 2.0.2, is expected to address minor bugs that may hinder progression and interaction with Pokemon Home, including issues with recording victories against trainers and bringing special Pokemon from Pokemon GO to Pokemon HOME.
The Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC introduces various Pokemon from different generations, including Mienfoo and Mienshao, which can be found in the rocky areas of Kitakami, with Mienfoo evolving into Mienshao at level 50.
New physical versions of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bundled with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are releasing on November 3 for $95 each.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have shared clever tips on how to guarantee a shiny Riolu capture in the Teal Mask DLC, such as saving the game before encountering Riolu and using Ghost-type Pokemon to avoid Riolu's self-KO move, Final Gambit.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has released a new update, version 2.0.2, which includes bug fixes such as recording victories against NPC trainers and enabling transfers of special Pokémon from Pokémon HOME.
Patch 2.0.2 of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet was intended to fix bugs, but instead introduced new game-breaking issues, leading players to criticize the lack of quality control from Gamefreak.
The Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 2.0.2 update fixes major bugs, resolves Pokemon Home issues, and includes other select bug fixes.