Following the shutdown of official 3DS servers, Update 1.4 implements a for local and "Friend Code 2.0" connectivity.
The reaction to 1.4 was immediate and divisive.
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Updating Pokémon Omega Ruby to version 1.4 is a straightforward process:
If you are returning to Pokémon Omega Ruby, ensuring you have the latest version is straightforward.
Professor Birch asks for your help in investigating the mysterious meteorite and its effects on the Pokémon in the area. He tasks you with:
The official patch notes provided by Nintendo were famously non-specific, simply stating: This phrasing was common for many Nintendo updates at the time, leaving a lot to player speculation and community investigation.
Resolves rare localized game-freezing events during cutscenes.
If you are on Version 1.0, you can no longer access the Nintendo 3DS eShop (as it has been discontinued) to download the patch officially. However, if you have a modded 3DS or previously downloaded the update data to your SD card before the eShop closure, the game will automatically detect it.
was a mandatory patch released in April 2015 for both Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Professor Birch, the renowned Pokémon researcher, has received a distress call from his colleague, Professor Cozmo, who was studying the meteorite's impact. It seems that the meteorite has brought with it a strange, otherworldly energy that is affecting the Pokémon in the area.
: Specifically fixes a glitch that caused disconnect issues in Random Matchups.
To trade or battle with a friend locally, both 3DS systems must be running the exact same software update version. How to Download and Install Update 1.4
You cannot connect to the internet, use Mystery Gift, or participate in battles/trades if your game version does not match the current server requirements.
