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★ Regulation F is live! ▶︎ Indigo Disk Tier List
A Corrupted Data Bug where your save data is being read as corrupted was discovered by players after experiencing sudden game crashes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Read on to learn more about the bug, what causes it, and how to fix it.
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Players have reported that the prompt Corrupted Data was found appeared for them shortly after the game crashed suddenly.
Unlike the Save File Not Recognized bug, the corrupted data bug is relatively simple, and there are a few ways to return your game to normal.
Save File Not Recognized Bug: Causes and How to Fix
The common cause reported by Players was that the bug happened when the game crashed for them.
It may be partly due to the game trying to process multiple elements at once, such as moving to fast between areas and cities, and the game tries to load multiple instances of wild Pokemon and NPC's.
As some players suggest, playing for extended periods of time causes Memory Leak. Memory Leaks happen when the game can not release built up memory that it no longer uses, which causes the game to be buggy, and not load elements correctly.
As such, when a Memory leak happens, the chances of the game crashing increases greatly.
The fix based on Nintendo's support suggests checking for corrupt data to fix the bug.
| How to Check for Corrupt Data | |
|---|---|
 On the HOME Menu, select System Settings. |
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 Scroll down on the left side options and select Data Management. |
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 Select Management Software. |
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 Look for Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet on your software list. |
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 Select Check for Corrupt Data, |
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For the fix to work, both your Nintendo System, and your Pokemon Scarlet or Violet must have the latest versions installed.
Version 1.2.0 Patch Update: Patch Notes
As suggested by Reddit user u/TragGaming, creating an alternate account or logging in from a different Nintendo Switch account may potentially fix the Corrupted Data bug.
| Potential Fix for Corrupted Data Bug Steps | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Create a New Account on your Nintendo Switch, or Log in a different Nintendo Switch account. |
| Step 2 | Open Pokemon Scarlet/Violet and create a new save file using the alternate account. |
| Step 3 | Progress the game until you reach a point where you can save. |
| Step 4 | After saving, close the game, and open the game using your Main Account. You should be able to play normally again. |
Due to the bug being hard to replicate, the Game8 Walkthrough Team were unable to verify it themselves. As such, we recommend using the Official Fix first before trying this method.
| DLC Story Epilogue | |
|---|---|
 DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live! |
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| How to Start | ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift |
| Tera Raid Events | |
|---|---|
 Iron Leaves and Walking Wake Tera Raid Event Reruns are now LIVE! |
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| Start Date | April 26, 2023 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC |
| End Date | May 06, 2023 (Mon) at 23:59 UTC |
| Mass Outbreak Events | |
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| Event | Description |
 Golden Week Shiny Mass Outbreak Event (LIVE) |
Featured Pokemon: Rellor (Terarium Only) Shinx (Kitakami Only) Magikarp (Paldea Only) Varoom (Paldea Only)Special Event: Increased Shiny Odds for Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor! Location: Paldea, Kitakami, and Terarium Start Date: 04/26/2024 (12:00 AM) End Date: 05/06/2024 (11:59 PM) |
| Event | Description |
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 Ranked Battle Regulation F [LIVE] |
Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from The Indigo Disk DLC will be available in Regulation F! |
 Ranked Battle Regulation G |
Ruleset: Legendary Pokemon will finally be available in Regulation G! |
 Global Challenge II 2024 |
Ruleset: Regulation F Signup Period: February 22 ~ 29, 2024 Competition Period: March 1~3, 2024 |
 2024 World Championship Series |
Ruleset: Regulation E |
| All Mystery Gift Codes | ||
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| Code/Method | Reward | Start / End |
| TBD |  Shin Yeo-Myeong's Flutter Mane |
May 5, 2024 - May 7, 2024 |
| FAKE0UTEU1C |  Marco Silva's Iron Hands |
April 5, 2024 - April 8, 2024 |
| L1K0W1TH906 |  Liko's Sprigatito |
Mar 15, 2024 - Sept 30, 2024 |
| Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1 |  YOASOBI Pawmot |
Mar 13, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025 |
| NE0R0T0MC0VER |  Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case |
Jan 15, 2024 - TBD |
| Select Get via Internet |
 Mythical Pecha Berry |
N/A |
| G0TCHAP0KEM0N |  Quick Ball |
Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025 |
| SUPEREFFECT1VE |  Expert Belt |
Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025 |
| WEARTERASTALCAP |  Terastal Symbol Cap |
Dec 22, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024 |
| SEEY0U1NPALDEA |  Upbeat 1IV Gimmighoul |
Dec 13, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024 |
| TEAMSTAR |  Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom |
Nov 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024 |
| SWEET0RSP1CY |   Herba Mystica |
Oct 18, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024 |
| L1KEAFLUTE |  Paldean Winds Cetitan |
Sep 6, 2023 - August 31, 2024 |
| Connect to Pokemon HOME |    |
May 3, 2023 - No Expiration |
| Server Maintenance Status (February 2024) |
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| No Scheduled Server Maintenance! |
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