The most famous change in Update 1.2 was the removal of the "warstory" glitch. Previously, players could disconnect their internet during a specific frame of a Link Battle replay, causing the game to load garbage data. This allowed players to walk through walls, encounter illegal wild Pokémon, and even access the void of the Battle Tree.

Post-Update 1.2: Attempting this glitch now hard-crashes the game or displays an error message. Speedrunners lamented this fix, as it eliminated the fastest any% routes.

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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Version 1.2 is not exciting. You won’t find YouTube clickbait about hidden Mew events. It is a utility knife—sharp, practical, and unglamorous. It fixed the cracks before the ship sank.

It also marks a tone shift. With Update 1.2, Game Freak stopped looking forward. They were no longer trying to sell you on Alola; they were trying to pack your bags for Paldea. The 3DS era didn’t end with a bang or a legendary reveal. It ended with a stability patch that ensured your Shiny Mimikyu could legally enter Pokémon HOME.

So go ahead. Charge your 3DS. Connect to the sluggish Wi-Fi. Hit that update button. You’re not just downloading a patch; you’re securing a time capsule.

Safe travels, Trainer. Don’t forget to save before the Ultra Necrozma fight.

Do you still play Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon? Did you ever encounter the Z-move desync glitch? Let me know in the comments below. Also, grab a Malasada—you’ve earned it.