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Updated · OpenCritic · Jun 18
Pokopia Patches Jirachi Event Exploit With June 23 Online Check
Updated
Updated · OpenCritic · Jun 18

Pokopia Patches Jirachi Event Exploit With June 23 Online Check

3 articles · Updated · OpenCritic · Jun 18

Summary

  • Pokopia’s newly announced Wish Upon A Jirachi event will run from 5 a.m. local time on June 23 to 4:59 a.m. on July 8, but players can no longer unlock it early by changing their Switch 2 clocks.
  • An update added an online connectivity requirement that appears designed to verify event availability against live servers rather than the console’s internal calendar.
  • The fix targets a widely used “time-travel” exploit that had let players access new event Pokemon ahead of schedule by jumping the system date forward.
  • Jirachi is the next limited-time addition to Pokopia’s expanding Pokedex, signaling tighter control by The Pokemon Company over how future event rollouts are gated.

Insights

Is patching a 'harmless' time travel glitch the first step towards ending single-player freedom in games?
How will mandatory online checks for single-player events reshape the future of game design and monetization?