“The gender of some Pokémon in the tutorial is incorrect” - Pokémon Champions bug fixes to tackle mega evolution issues and more

Pokémon Champions, a battle simulator for Nintendo Switch, launched to a troubled start, with the developer quickly announcing bug fixes after widespread reports of technical issues plaguing the game.

The launch revealed several notable problems that undermined the competitive experience players were promised. Reported bugs include incorrect gender assignments for some Pokémon in the tutorial, mega evolution issues, items being used incorrectly during battles, move animation glitches, and health calculation errors. Beyond the technical issues, the game also launched with a limited roster of available Pokémon and items, further restricting player options.

Fans criticized the state of the release as feeling like “a fleshed-out beta” rather than a finished product. The Pokémon Company and developer ILCA acknowledged the problems, issuing an apology and announcing that patches were already in development to address the bugs.

The developer has committed to targeting these issues in upcoming updates, though specific timelines for the fixes were not detailed in the initial announcement. The rapid response suggests the studio is prioritizing these problems to salvage the launch and restore player confidence in the competitive battle simulator.

“The gender of some Pokémon in the tutorial is incorrect” - Pokémon Champions bug fixes to tackle mega evolution issues and more

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