Pokemon Legends ZA patch not working?

[vgplayer54]

Hello,
Every time I install the Pokemon Legends base game, 1.0.1 update and DLC, when I start the game, I get the message "Unable to use some data (including patch data). The system will now check the Internet for details". The game does start but it is missing the update and DLC. (I realize the DLC hasn't been released but the game still prompts to go to the eShop and buy it)

Ive downloaded the game files from multiple sources and the switch is on firmware 20.5.0 with the latest Atmosphere, Hekate, Signature Patches and sys-patch. Any ideas what is happening?

 

[UsernamesAreWeird]

What installer did you use?

Try Sphaira (recommended) or DBI

 

[vgplayer54]

What installer did you use?

Try Sphaira (recommended) or DBI

I used Awoo Installer which has always worked before. Is it not a good one?

 

[UsernamesAreWeird]

I used Awoo Installer which has always worked before. Is it not a good one?

Uh

I would say it is less advanced than the other two maybe(?)

 

[Max128]

I had the same problem. The game and the update work fine. It's the DLC that does that. It's not good. They'll probably release another version of the dlc at the official release. Anyway, it's just clothes. You can delete only the DLC with dbi.

 

[vgplayer54]

I had the same problem. The game and the update work fine. It's the DLC that does that. It's not good. They'll probably release another version of the dlc at the official release. Anyway, it's just clothes. You can delete only the DLC with dbi.

I'll try reinstalling without the DLC and see if that fixes the issue. Thanks for the help! I'll update the post with my results

 

[ChibiMofo]

This does NOT belong in the Switch 2 forum, obviously.
Mods: Please move to the antiquated Switch 1 forum.

 

[vgplayer54]

I had the same problem. The game and the update work fine. It's the DLC that does that. It's not good. They'll probably release another version of the dlc at the official release. Anyway, it's just clothes. You can delete only the DLC with dbi.

You were absolutely correct!! Installing the game and update without the DLC fixed the issue. Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to help. Enjoy the game!

 

[EmanueleBGN]

Same issue here, after the "Fight Type boss", I thought it was JKSV fault because a previous save worked. I have reinstalled the game and the update 1.0.1 (otherwise the Switch asks to download it), this time on internal memory instead on microSD. Same issue.
I'll try for the second time to re-play again.
Maybe the problem is caused by a cheat?

 

[Ondrashek06]

Why is this in the Switch 2 forum?

 

[Poweruser75]

Why is this in the Switch 2 forum?

Who in the hell knows but I found the information useful nonetheless. I didn't even go directly to the switch 2 forum, I just clicked the link from my internet search and it took me directly to this page. There's no reason for me to complain about what you're complaining about because I didn't have to get here or see this the way you might have. Honestly I really wouldn't worry about where the information is, as long as it's out there and not being scrubbed by lawyers.

Post automatically merged: Oct 14, 2025

This does NOT belong in the Switch 2 forum, obviously.
Mods: Please move to the antiquated Switch 1 foru

This does NOT belong in the Switch 2 forum, obviously.
Mods: Please move to the antiquated Switch 1 forum.

It's quite obvious, that you are very emotionally attached to somebody's website that you are freely able to access and give opinions on. I'd recommend not worrying about what someone is doing with their business or rather, you might try applying to be a moderator yourself if it's so important that everything be exactly as you want it to be

 

[Max128]

You were absolutely correct!! Installing the game and update without the DLC fixed the issue. Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to help. Enjoy the game!

Great enjoy !

 

[MrRetr0]

Not allowed to ask that.

 

[Sydney1050]

Hello,
Every time I install the Pokemon Legends base game, 1.0.1 update and DLC, when I start the game, I get the message "Unable to use some data (including patch data). The system will now check the Internet for details". The game does start but it is missing the update and DLC. (I realize the DLC hasn't been released but the game still prompts to go to the eShop and buy it)

Ive downloaded the game files from multiple sources and the switch is on firmware 20.5.0 with the latest Atmosphere, Hekate, Signature Patches and sys-patch. Any ideas what is happening?

I would delete the game and reinstall it with Goldleaf, sans DLC. That’s what I did and it seems to be running fine—update works, DLC does not.