On October 5, Pokemon Legends: Z-A released version 1.0.2, which is required for players to participate in online Ranked Battles. The new Pokemon Legends: Z-A update is a bug fix patch that resolves issues related to the game's battle system, as trainers previously could accidentally lock themselves out of completing specific missions.
The new Pokemon Legends: Z-A patch came just hours before the launch of Season 2 of the game's Ranked Battle mode. Following the inaugural season, Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirmed that Ranked Battles would be adjusted to make it easier for players to earn exclusive rewards. The Greninjite Mega Stone from Season 1 will return as a prize for Pokemon Legends: Z-A players who reach Rank Y, and the Delphoxite will be available for trainers who climb up to Rank S, rather than Rank K as previously established. Additionally, Ranked Battles will no longer deduct points between ranks, making the climb from Rank Z to Rank S quicker than before.
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Aside from the changes to Ranked Battles, Pokemon Legends: Z-A's latest patch also includes some important fixes for players to keep in mind. Version 1.0.2 addressed some bugs that could prevent Pokemon Legends: Z-A players from completing side missions. Before the update, a bug could occur if a Pokemon attacked just as the day/night cycle swapped over, which would prevent attacks from landing on its intended target. Another bug was addressed that prevented trainers from swapping out their team members if their opponent used Mega Evolution at the same time. An issue that prevented players from completing side missions if they didn't access the box storage system before facing the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle was also fixed, as a bug would stop trainers from catching any Pokemon.
Version 1.0.2 is also mandatory for going online, so Pokemon Legends: Z-A trainers must check to see if the patch has been applied beforehand. Along with the 1.0.2 update, Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirmed that news about the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC would be released on November 6 at approximately 9:00 AM Eastern. Although some details about the Mega Dimension expansion remain elusive, the DLC will allow trainers to obtain Mega Stones for Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. The expansion will also focus on the Mythical Pokemon called Hoopa, a creature known for creating wormholes leading to other dimensions.
However, glitches related to Shiny Alpha Pokemon were not explicitly mentioned in Pokemon Legends: Z-A's 1.0.2 update. It remains to be seen what problems will be resolved in future Pokemon Legends: Z-A patches.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Version 1.0.2 Patch Notes (November 5, 2025)
- Fixes an issue where, if you fill all boxes before the first Rogue Mega Evolution Battle, Side Missions that require you to catch a Pokemon would not let you catch any Pokemon.
- Fixes an issue where if the time of day changes at the same time as using a move, it doesn't register.
- Fixes an issue where if the opponent switches and the player Mega Evolves at the same time, a new Pokemon doesn't get set out.
- Adjusts the rewards of Ranked Battles and the points earned so that you will never lose points.
- Various bug fixes
*This update is required to access the game's online features. Local communication is not compatible with previous versions.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
- Released
- October 16, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
