Pokemon Sword/Shield – Version 1.3.1

Pokemon Sword/Shield – Version 1.3.1

Nintendo published a new software update for Pokemon Sword And Shield.The new update brings both games up to Version 1.3.1., and reportedly fixes several undisclosed bugs and issues “for a more enjoyable gaming experience”.

Patch Notes Ver. 1.3.1 (Released 22 December 2020)

Fixed a number of issues so that gameplay is more enjoyable.

This seems to suggest that wild areas have also received an update to now include extra Pokémon – and that’s across the base game and its two expansion packs. So even those who’ve not purchased either DLC or the Pokémon Sword and Shield season pass will be able to feel the benefit. Finding Pokémon in the long grass that weren’t there before.

Some sources claim that the corrections are also related to bugs with battle mechanics, but this was not yet to be officially confirmed.