Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have been released late last year on Nintendo Switch, and developed ILCA has released a few patches for both games since launch that introduced new features and fixed some of the most critical issues found in the game.
On March 15, 2022, a new Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl patch has gone live, introducing new features as well as some quality of life improvements that are quite welcome. Here’s everything you need to know about the new patch.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Patch 1.3.0: Full Patch Notes
The Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1.3.0 patch introduces a new feature accessible via the Global Wonder Station in Jubilife City that allows trainers to trade their Pokémon online. An active Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to use this feature.
The 1.3.0 patch also adds a new event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus that allows trainers to catch the Mythical Pokémon. You can learn more about this special event here.
The Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1.3.0 patch also brings some unspecified fixes for more pleasant gameplay. The full patch notes with all the details can be found below, courtesy of Nintendo.
- Added an event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- If a user on a Nintendo Switch system has save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that meets set requirements, that player can take part in a special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus when playing the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
- Added a network-trading feature at GWS.
- It is now possible to trade Pokémon online at the GWS in Jubilife City.
- Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to trade Pokémon online.
- Some issues have been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
Published: Mar 16, 2022 06:15 am