“More pleasant gameplay”
Nintendo has released a brand new update for the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes, and it is version 1.2.0 and it’s available to download right now. In fact, if you want to use any of the online features of Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl, you’ll need to first download and install the new update. Otherwise, you’re playing offline with no internet features, buddy.
What does the new Pokemon Diamond and Pearl version 1.2.0 update do? Good things, according to the patch notes released by Nintendo.
For starters, the Union Room can now support up to eight players and you can now show off your Trainer Cards and Capsule Decorations.
There’s also been some changes to the Colosseum, as well as trading, battles, as well as – and I love this wording – some fixes “for more pleasant gameplay.” How lovely. Kind of at odds with me screaming at my Switch when I’m getting pummelled by some kid in the Philippines.
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl 1.2.0 Update Patch Notes
- Union Room functions have been expanded.
- The maximum number of players you can play with via local or internet communication in Union Rooms has been increased to eight. Also, by selecting Greeting or Capsule Decorations, you can show each other your Trainer Cards or Capsule Decorations.
- Additional Colosseum battle feature has been added.
- Enter the Colosseum on the 2nd floor of a Pokémon Center to battle with other players using custom rulesets.
- In the Colosseum, you can set rules, such as the number of Pokémon to send into battle as well as their levels, and play Single Battles, Double Battles, or Multi Battles via local or internet communication.
- Pokémon Trading and Battles
- Some Pokémon acquired via unintended methods or illicit modification now cannot be used in Link Trades or Link Battles.
- Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
Source: Nintendo