Shiny Hunting in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is significantly easier on the Nintendo Switch 2, according to players who have tested out the free update for the ninth generation of mainline games. The free Switch 2 patch for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet allows more critters to show up on the screen, making Shiny Hunts quicker than before when paired with methods like a Shiny Sandwich.
It's no secret that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have struggled with technical problems since the games went live in November 2022. Despite being among the top-selling titles on the original Switch, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were criticized by players for long loading times, slow frame rates, and glitches that caused the games to crash without warning. However, with the launch of the Switch 2, most of the performance issues with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were addressed via a free update that took advantage of the new console's capabilities. The games can now reach a frame rate of up to 60 FPS thanks to the additional hardware headroom.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will soon have a chance to add some new critters to their collections throughout the month.
Although the performance boost that Pokemon...
