Highlights
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's latest DLC introduced two major bugs involving the Pokemon Inkay and TM 223 Metal Sound. The first bug can softlock players when using certain items on Inkay.
- The second bug prevents players in Pokemon Scarlet from crafting TM 223 Metal Sound due to a missing crafting material.
- Nintendo and Game Freak are aware of the issues and plan to release a patch in late January 2024 to fix the bugs, while also offering the TM as a Mystery Gift before then.
Game Freak is working on a fix for a couple of bugs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, including one that can softlock players. The latest bit of DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet released in December, granting players access to new areas and pocket monsters. Unfortunately, the expansion has come with a few hiccups that can affect gamers if they are not careful.
Two major glitches have been found in the latest expansion for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that involves the Pokemon Inkay and TM 223 Metal Sound. The first bug can softlock players when they use a Rare Candy or Experience Candy on their Inkay. If the items are used on the creature before it turns level 30, there is a chance that button inputs will no longer register after the level up message.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC Uses Real-Life Time Zones
The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet appears to use real-life time zones for the new Terarium area and the Paldea region.
The second bug that has been found in the DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet involves TM 223 Metal Sound's crafting materials. At the moment, one of the components used to make the item is available from Shieldon, which can only be encountered in Pokemon Violet. This means those who are playing Pokemon Scarlet will not be able to craft the TM and teach their pocket monsters the attack.
Which Bugs Will Be Fixed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and When?
- Softlock when leveling up Inkay
- TM 223 Metal Sound crafting material missing from Pokemon Scarlet
- Late January 2024
Nintendo and Game Freak are aware of the issues and have announced that fixes for the bugs are on the way. The two companies have stated that a patch will be released after late January of next year that will take care of the Inkay and TM 223 glitches. It was also announced that players will be able to receive the TM in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as a Mystery Gift before the release of the patch. Hopefully this will tide gamers over until the end of January when the corrections for these two problems are released.
December saw the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, which expanded the games' world. Many pocket monsters made their return to the series through the expansion, including the starters for every mainline game in the franchise. New creatures were introduced in The Indigo Disk, including the Paradox Forms of a few older Pokemon. The DLC also grants players the ability to capture a number of Legendary Pokemon from past games, with pocket monsters such as Groudon, Lugia, and Zekrom now being obtainable in the titles. Gamers will also be able to fully fly while riding Koraidon and Moraidon rather than gliding for a short time, letting them soar through the skies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's three main areas as long as they want.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet are the main entries in the series for Generation IX. They introduced over 100 new Pokemon and brought players to the Paldea region.
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Released
- November 18, 2022
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo , The Pokemon Company
