ZA releases new update for November 2025

On October 5, Pokemon Legends: ZA released version 1.0.2, which is required for players to participate in ranked battles online. The new one Pokemon Legends: ZA update is a bug fix that resolves issues related to the game's combat system, as previously Trainers could accidentally lock themselves out of completing specific missions.

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The new one Pokemon Legends: ZA the patch arrived just hours before the launch of Season 2 of the game's Ranked Battle mode. After the first season, Pokemon Legends: ZA confirmed that Ranked Battles would be adjusted to make it easier for players to earn exclusive rewards. The Greninjite Mega Stone from Season 1 returns as a prize for Pokemon Legends: ZA players who reach Rank Y, and Delphoxite will be available to trainers who climb 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 faster than before.

In addition to the changes to ranked battles, Pokemon Legends: ZAThe latest patch also includes some important fixes for players to keep in mind. Version 1.0.2 fixed some bugs that could prevent Pokemon Legends: ZA players from completing side quests. Prior to the update, a bug could occur if a Pokemon attacked right when the day/night cycle was reversed, which would prevent attacks from landing on the intended target. Fixed another bug that prevented trainers from switching out their team members if their opponent used Mega Evolution at the same time. An issue that prevented players from completing side quests if they didn't access the box save system before facing the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle was also fixed, as a bug would stop trainers from catching any Pokémon.

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Version 1.0.2 is also required to go online, so Pokemon Legends: ZA coaches must check if the patch has been applied beforehand. Along with the 1.0.2 update, Pokemon Legends: ZA confirmed that news of the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC will be released on November 6 at approximately 9:00 AM Eastern. Although some details about the Mega Dimension expansion are still 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 that lead to other dimensions.

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However, errors related to Shiny Alpha Pokemon were not explicitly mentioned in the Pokemon Legends: ZAs 1.0.2 update. It remains to be seen what problems will be solved in the future Pokemon Legends: ZA patch.

Pokemon Legends: ZA Version 1.0.2 Patch Notes (November 5, 2025)

Fixes an issue where side quests that require you to catch a Pokemon will not allow you to catch any Pokemon if you fill all the slots before the first Rogue Mega Evolution Battle.
Fixes an issue where if the time of day changes while using a move, it won't register.
Fixes an issue where if the opponent switches and the player Mega Evolves at the same time, a new Pokemon will not come out.
Adjusts ranked battle rewards and points so you 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.