Pokemon Omega Ruby Update 14

Report: Pokémon Omega Ruby – Version 1.4 Update

Game: Pokémon Omega Ruby (Nintendo 3DS)
Update Version: 1.4 (Ver. 1.4)
Release Date: November 30, 2016 (Japan) / December 1, 2016 (Worldwide)
File Size: Approx. 1,205 blocks (~150 MB)

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• Ver. 1.0 (Launch Day, November 2014): The base cartridge version.
• Ver. 1.1 (December 2014): Minor bug fixes related to the GTS (Global Trade Station).
• Ver. 1.2 (February 2015): Addressed a game-breaking save corruption bug in the Battle Resort.
• Ver. 1.3 (March 2015): Fixed online battle stability issues.
• Ver. 1.4 (May 2015): The final official patch. It prepared the game for compatibility with Pokémon Bank and the arrival of special event Pokémon (like Hoopa Unbound).

Deep dive: Pokémon Omega Ruby — Update 14

Overview

Update 14 (released September 16, 2015) is a free DLC/title update for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire that added new battle content, online features, and minor fixes. It expanded post-game replayability and competitive options by introducing new battle facilities, moves, items, and support for special event content. Report: Pokémon Omega Ruby – Version 1

Note on Nintendo 3DS Online Services: While the 1.4 update was originally mandatory for online play, please be aware that as of April 8, 2024, Nintendo has officially ended online communication services for the 3DS family of systems. This means that while you can still download the update for local stability, features like Wonder Trade and the GTS are no longer active on official servers. Deep dive: Pokémon Omega Ruby — Update 14