The Pokemon Company has released a new version update for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

The update brings the game up to Version 1.2.0., and adds a number of new features to the game, including new Union Room features, a Colosseum mode, and some anti-cheat measures. The full patchnotes can be found below via Nintendo:

Ver. 1.2.0 (Released February 21, 2022)

• Union Room functions have been expanded.
  • The maximum number of players you can play with via local or internet communication in Union Rooms has been increased to eight. Also, by selecting Greeting or Capsule Decorations, you can show each other your Trainer Cards or Capsule Decorations.
• Additional Colosseum battle feature has been added.
  • Enter the Colosseum on the 2nd floor of a Pokémon Center to battle with other players using custom rulesets.
  • In the Colosseum, you can set rules, such as the number of Pokémon to send into battle as well as their levels, and play Single Battles, Double Battles, or Multi Battles via local or internet communication.
• Pokémon Trading and Battles
  • Some Pokémon acquired via unintended methods or illicit modification now cannot be used in Link Trades or Link Battles.
• Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.

In addition, Pokemon dataminer Mattyoukhana has also discovered that a Pokemon Legends Arceus origin mark has been added to the games, suggesting that players may be able to transfer Pokemon between the titles in the future.

BDSP Ver. 1.2.0 that just released adds in a couple of interesting things…

Legends: Arceus origin mark is now displayed for Pokémon that originated from that game.

The time travel award is now complete and has art! HOME transfers confirmed/incoming? pic.twitter.com/IzPCyzt7UV

— Matt (@mattyoukhana_) February 22, 2022

Stay tuned for more details as they come.

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