Patches & Updates

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are on the Nintendo Switch and are capable of patches and updates to the software. This is done typically automatically when your Switch is in Stand By mode but can be prompted by pressing Start on the Switch's Home Screen and selecting Software Update. These updates offer a variety of changes including bugfixes and more. These games are the first main series games to feature a Day 1 patch

Version 1.3.0

Release Dates

March 16th 2022

Size

  • 3GB

Changes

  • Added the Global Wonder Station in Jubilife City
  • Added the Arceus encounter alongside the Azure Flute being available if you have a completed Pokémon Legends: Arceus savefile
  • Bug Fixes.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.2.0

Release Dates

February 22nd 2022

Size

  • 3GB

Changes

  • Added the Global & Group Rankings
  • Fixed Union Room so up to 8 players can join it at any one time. Allows players to also share the Capsule Decoration
  • Added the Colosseum Mode to Pokémon Centers allowing for players to select specific rules to battle
  • Prevents some Pokémon obtained through cheating or exploits from being used in Battles & Trades
  • Bug Fixes.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.1.3

Release Dates

December 22nd 2021

Size

  • 3GB

Changes

  • Removed a glitch that allowed for you to call up the menu at any time, affecting future game state
  • Added a note saying Repel had run out when asking if you wish to use another
  • Fixed the overworld hitboxes to reduce amount of invisible collisions with obstacles
  • Fixed Fantina's Rematch team to remove Snatch from Banette, replacing it with Payback
  • Bug Fixes.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.1.2

Release Dates

December 2nd 2021

Size

  • 3GB

Changes

  • Removes several possibilities of soft locks that prevented progress
  • Removed a glitch that allowed for you to call up the menu at any time, affecting future game state
  • Bug Fixes.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.

Version 1.1.0

Release Dates

November 11th 2021

Size

  • 3GB

Changes

  • Adds Communication Features: Grand Underground, Super Contest, Union Room, Mystery Gift. Allows for play locally and online
  • Adds Ramanas Park and Battle Zone access for when players have entered the Hall of Fame.
  • Adds Opening and Ending Cinematics.
  • Bug Fixes.

Notes
This update is required for your game to go online.