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Pokémon Champions developers apologize for launch bugs
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The Pokémon Company has apologized for bugs and issues in the newly launched Pokémon Champions battle simulator on Nintendo Switch. The developer listed several fixes in an upcoming patch and announced a brief maintenance period. Players reported problems including incorrect descriptions, animation glitches, and transfer issues.
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Building on yesterday's release confirmation, The Pokémon Company has revealed more about Pokémon Champions, the free-to-play competitive battler launching April 8 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Highlights include simplified training systems, monetization options, and Pokémon Home transfer details, with director Masaaki Hoshino sharing accessibility-focused changes.