Pokémon Shield (and its counterpart, ) represents a significant shift in the series as the first mainline title on home consoles. While the base game received mixed reactions for its linear routes and "Dexpocalypse" (the removal of many classic Pokémon), the introduction of and the Expansion Pass content substantially refined the experience for many players . Update 1.3.2 Overview

[Switch] Pokémon Shield v1.3.2 (NSP/XCI) + DLC Update + All Switch Firmware

, which is the final major software update for the game released on . Update 1.3.2 Overview

: Features a massive "Wild Area" style map with more diverse biomes (beaches, caves, forests) than the base game’s central Wild Area.