No. Save editing tools still work because they operate on the save file, not the game’s code. However, some legality checks in 1.2 may flag previously legal-but-glitched Pokémon (e.g., from the Poké Pelago dupe) as illegal.
Search for "Pokémon Ultra Sun Update" or find it in the "Settings/Other" -> "Updates" section. Select the update and download it.
Unlike historical patches that routinely invalidated user playback data, Update 1.2 maps directly to of the internal battle video playback engine. Upgrading from Version 1.1 to 1.2 preserves a player's saved matches on the Vs. Recorder without breaking video playback continuity. Note: If upgrading directly from baseline Version 1.0, older match recordings will be permanently disabled. Understanding the "WORLD" CIA Format on 3DS
If you are playing Pokémon Ultra Sun on a PC or mobile device using the , installing the Update 1.2 CIA is equally important. Emulators are highly sensitive to game bugs; running the unpatched 1.0 version often results in graphical artifacting or random emulator crashes during Z-Move animations. How to Install in Citra: Open the Citra Emulator. Click on File in the top left menu bar.
In earlier versions, using the move Wide Guard could cause the game to incorrectly handle damage calculations or freeze during specific Z-Move interactions.
Browse your storage, select your Update 1.2 CIA file, and click Open.
If you use the Global Trade System (GTS) or participate in online tournaments, installing this update is highly recommended to ensure your game data remains compatible with other players who have updated their copies.
saved on previous versions can no longer be played or shared. Technical Details for 3DS Users
Resolved a bug where the move did not function correctly.
The 3DS hardware was aging by 2017, and Game Freak pushed it to its absolute limit with Generation 7.
No. Save editing tools still work because they operate on the save file, not the game’s code. However, some legality checks in 1.2 may flag previously legal-but-glitched Pokémon (e.g., from the Poké Pelago dupe) as illegal.
Search for "Pokémon Ultra Sun Update" or find it in the "Settings/Other" -> "Updates" section. Select the update and download it.
Unlike historical patches that routinely invalidated user playback data, Update 1.2 maps directly to of the internal battle video playback engine. Upgrading from Version 1.1 to 1.2 preserves a player's saved matches on the Vs. Recorder without breaking video playback continuity. Note: If upgrading directly from baseline Version 1.0, older match recordings will be permanently disabled. Understanding the "WORLD" CIA Format on 3DS Pokemon Ultra Sun- Update 1.2 3DS -WORLD- CIA -...
If you are playing Pokémon Ultra Sun on a PC or mobile device using the , installing the Update 1.2 CIA is equally important. Emulators are highly sensitive to game bugs; running the unpatched 1.0 version often results in graphical artifacting or random emulator crashes during Z-Move animations. How to Install in Citra: Open the Citra Emulator. Click on File in the top left menu bar.
In earlier versions, using the move Wide Guard could cause the game to incorrectly handle damage calculations or freeze during specific Z-Move interactions. Search for "Pokémon Ultra Sun Update" or find
Browse your storage, select your Update 1.2 CIA file, and click Open.
If you use the Global Trade System (GTS) or participate in online tournaments, installing this update is highly recommended to ensure your game data remains compatible with other players who have updated their copies. Upgrading from Version 1
saved on previous versions can no longer be played or shared. Technical Details for 3DS Users
Resolved a bug where the move did not function correctly.
The 3DS hardware was aging by 2017, and Game Freak pushed it to its absolute limit with Generation 7.