A bug with the new move Dragon Cheer caused its critical-hit boost to persist even after the affected Pokémon was switched out and brought back into battle. This unintended advantage was patched out for competitive balance.
For those looking forward to the future of the series, later updates (such as Version 4.0.0 in June 2025) have reportedly focused on performance optimizations for hardware, including improved frame rates and high-resolution visuals.
How to Update Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet - Support - Nintendo pokemon scarlet 3.0.1 update
Pokémon Scarlet Version 3.0.1 is a maintenance patch in the truest sense. It does not reinvent gameplay mechanics, but it successfully stabilizes the ambitious Indigo Disk expansion and unlocks the final narrative chapter involving Pecharunt.
It’s boring, but necessary. is the digital equivalent of tightening a few loose screws. It doesn't add new Pokemon, new stories, or new clothes, but it makes the online experience slightly less likely to crash. A bug with the new move Dragon Cheer
All players are advised to install this update to access the full narrative scope of the Paldea/Kitakami/Unova saga.
The update serves a dual purpose: it acts as a critical access key for the epilogue content ("Mochi Mayhem") and functions as a necessary stabilization patch for the highly complex Indigo Disk environment. How to Update Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
A notorious bug caused the game to stop responding to button inputs if a player used items (like Rare Candy) to level up an Inkay to level 29 or lower. This has been fully resolved.
An issue where Calyrex would retain moves learned via TM while fused (Ice Rider or Shadow Rider forms) after being separated has been fixed.