Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Receiving Big Update Ahead of Release

Although Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl releases on November 19th, 2021, the two titles will be receiving a relatively large patch tomorrow on November 11th, 2021. This patch, version 1.1.0, adds certain features and content. This includes access to Grand Underground, Super Contest Show, Union Room, and Mystery Gift among others.

Check out the full patch notes for Version 1.1.0:

• Addition of Grand Underground, Super Contest Show, Union Room and Mystery Gift communication features
  You will be able to enjoy local and online communication features of the Grand Underground, Super Contest Show and Union Room. Additionally, you will also become able to receive gifts using the Mystery Gift feature.
• Addition of content after entering the Hall of Fame
  Some content that becomes playable after entering the Hall of Fame, including Ramanas Park, will be added in the update.
  • Note: even if you have already entered the Hall of Fame before downloading the update, downloading it will allow you to play the additional content.
• Addition of some in-game cutscenes and animations
  Some in-game cutscenes and animations will be added in the update, including the game’s ending cutscene and the title screen animation that is played when opening the software.
  • Note: you can view the title screen animation by starting up the software with existing save data and with the update installed. Even if you have already entered the Hall of Fame before the update is installed, you can view the ending cutscene by entering the Hall of Fame again afterwards.
• Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the gameplay experience.
• Regarding a planned update after release
  On the release date for the software, up to two players will be able to interact in local and online play in the Union Room, and you will be able to select the “Battle”, “Trade” and “Mix Records” functions. In an update that will be made available after the software releases, the maximum number of players will be increased, and the “Greeting” and “Capsule Decoration” functions will become available.
  Additionally, trading using the GWS in Jubilife City and the use of the Colosseum feature inside Pokémon Centers will also be added in a post-release update.

Players will be able to download the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl update when the title releases next week. Please note that 3GB of free space will be required for the patch to download.

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