Pokémon Sword and Shield are available now on Nintendo Switch. Read on below for info about the latest update:
How to Update Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Applies to: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Family
Note
- This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features.
- Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
- If the system is connected to the Internet, the update will download and install automatically.
Complete these steps
- Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.
- Return to the HOME Menu and launch the game.
- The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
- Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.
Ver. 1.2.1 (Released July 7, 2020)
- A bug in regards to the number of digits for password settings has been fixed.
- In regards to the passwords that can be set for Y-Comm and Max Raid Battles, we fixed the bug where players could be matched with others whose passwords were not coinciding.
- Other updated content
- We fixed several other issues to improve game play experience.
Source: Nintendo Support
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