Pokemon Remake Day One Patch Reminds Us that Games are Hard to Make
Shining Pearl and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond will be out next week. However, the first patch of the game is being released a bit sooner than the November 19 release date. You’ll be able to access some important (and sometimes silly) features of the main game without this update. If you are purchasing the game digitally, this update will be included in your initial game download. However, you will need to download the 3GB upgrade before you can play a physical copy. This is if large portions of the remakes you wish to access.
The patch will be available on the eShop tomorrow , November 11. This is good news for anyone who was able to obtain the game before the street date. It also brings with it significant elements of Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. These include the Grand Underground, Super Contest Show and Union Room as well as Mystery Gift features.
The patch must be downloaded before some Pokemon, which are only available in Grand Underground, will not be included in the game. It will not be available for features such as the Super Contest Show and Union Room, which are some very substantial side content. Union Room and Mystery Gift, both online features, wouldn’t be accessible without the patch, even if the Switch card had them.
As part of the patch, the post-game content will also be rolling out. This includes the Ramanas Park which allows you to capture Legendary Pokemon but not in the main story. There are also a few small but fun things in the update. You’ll be able to see some animations and cutscenes without it. These are crucial to the complete experience. You should have the patch installed before you can see the final cutscene.
