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
: Includes a new Dojo for training, the Cram-o-matic for crafting items, and the ability for your lead Pokémon to walk behind you in the overworld. The Crown Tundra
This update primarily focused on performance improvements and bug fixes rather than adding new gameplay content.