Pokémon Champions
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.
Masaaki Hoshino, director of Pokémon Champions, acknowledged fan criticisms of the game's graphics and performance in an interview with Eurogamer Germany. The veteran Pokémon developer related to the feedback as a fan himself and defended his team's efforts. He compared the battle simulator to his prior work on Pokkén Tournament.
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Incineroar dominated team compositions in the debut tournament for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch, appearing on 53.76% of teams. The online event on April 8 drew over 500 players via the Champions Hub Discord, featuring a $500 prize pool. Winner gamblingvgc92 claimed $120.