on the Nintendo 3DS, formatted as a CIA (CTR Importable Archive) for use on systems with custom firmware.
If you play on a PC or mobile device using the Citra emulator, you do not need a modded 3DS to apply this patch. Open the Citra Emulator interface. Click on in the top-left menu bar. Select Install CIA... from the drop-down menu.
In the dark room, the dual screens cast a glow on Alex’s face. He had preserved a piece of history. The update was installed, the bug was patched, and the world of Alola was ready to be explored once again. He put on his headphones, the sound of the theme music swelling, and stepped back into the night.
: For those using a CIA version on a modified 3DS, the update can be found on community platforms like
: Due to the freezing issues, these moves were temporarily banned from official Play! Pokémon tournaments. With the release of 1.2, these bans were lifted, allowing them back into the competitive meta.
CIA (CTR Importable Archive) files are the standard format for homebrew game and update installations. The "Update 1.2 CIA" is the patch itself, which must be installed the base Pokémon Ultra Moon game.
Updating your game is not just about stability; it is a requirement for modern play.
Alex clicked. The countdown began. Wait 30 seconds. Wait 60 seconds.