During yesterday’s Pokémon Day event, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak announced the release of the free Pokémon Legends Arceus Daybreak update.

　　The new 1.1.0 update is a major one for the latest installment of the series on the Nintendo Switch and adds mass massive Pokemon outbreaks, the new Eternal Battle Reverie, new Battles in the training grounds, new photography features, new requests, and more. All of these new features are accessible as soon as the game has been completed.

　　“In the Daybreak update, you will begin investigating mysterious mass outbreaks of Pokémon that are popping up all over the Hisui region”, the Pokémon Company writes. “You’ll also have a chance to battle powerful opponents—like Legendary Pokémon and wardens—adding yet more options to your Pokémon battle experience.​”

Massive Mass Outbreaks of Pokémon Reported in the Hisui Region​

　　You’ll find the official release notes for this new content update here:

Pokemon Legends Arceus Update 1.1.0 Release Notes

　　New requests you can enjoy after viewing the game’s end credits have been added.* Some of these requests will task you with surveying occurrences of the mysterious Massive Mass Outbreak phenomenon, in which simultaneous mass outbreaks of Pokémon occur throughout an area of the Hisui region. You can keep enjoying Massive Mass Outbreaks even after completing the related requests.

　　*If you’re using a save data in which you’ve have already viewed the game’s end credits, you can enjoy post-credits content immediately after updating the game.

　　The Newly Added Eternal Battle Reverie

　　After viewing the game’s end credits and completing all of the requests added in this update, you will be able to access the Eternal Battle Reverie. In the Eternal Battle Reverie, you’ll be able to meet Arceus in your dreams and attempt a test of strength. Hone your Pokémon battle skills and see how long of a win streak you can earn.

　　New Battles Added to the Training Grounds

　　After completing all the new requests regarding Massive Mass Outbreaks, you’ll be able to participate in the Path of Solitude or the Path of Tenacity at the Jubilife Village training grounds.* In the Path of Solitude, you must choose one Pokémon to use in a difficult battle tailored to that specific Pokémon. When you complete one of these battles, your Pokédex will be updated with a new mark.

　　In the Path of Tenacity, you will be able to enjoy battling the wardens and other characters you met during your journey.

　　*To participate in all Path of Tenacity battles, you will have to complete several newly added requests in addition to those pertaining to Massive Mass Outbreaks.

　　New Features Added to the Photography Studio

　　Once you complete the new requests mentioned above, people that you’ve met during your travels will come visit the photography studio, and you will be able to take photographs with them.

　　New High-Difficulty Balloon Race Added to Coronet Highlands

　　After completing all the requests added in this update, you can try your hand at a new balloon race challenge in the Coronet Highlands. Utilize the various Pokémon you can ride and aim to complete the challenge.

　　An Additional Special Berry Harvest at the Farm in Jubilife Village

　　You can now request a new special Berry harvest at the Jubilife Village fields and grow Berries that you previously could not.

　　Changes to the Function of the Ginkgo Guild

　　When you buy items from Ginter at the Ginkgo Guild cart in Jubilife Village, you will now have several options to choose from.

　　Other Update Details

　　We have fixed an issue that kept players from advancing the mission “The Plate of Moonview Arena” if they took a specific action within that mission.We have fixed an issue in which under certain conditions, the weather could become stuck in one state.A number of other issues have also been fixed in order to improve your gameplay experience.Pokemon Legends Arceus is available worldwide now for the Nintendo Switch.