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Pokémon Just Fixed a 22-Year-Old FireRed & LeafGreen Bug That Deleted Legendaries

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Quinn Martinez
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Pokémon Just Fixed a 22-Year-Old FireRed & LeafGreen Bug That Deleted Legendaries
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's biggest bug has been fixed over 22 years later. According to players, Game Freak has removed the infamous Pokémon Fire Red "roaming roar bug" that would delete Legendary Pokémon from your game.

The bug, which was first reported in 2004, would cause the game to crash when a Legendary Pokémon was caught, resulting in the loss of the Pokémon. This bug was particularly frustrating for players who had spent hours catching and training their Legendary Pokémon.

The fix for the bug was announced on Vice.com [4], and players have reported that the update has been successful in removing the bug.

The Pokémon Company has not commented on the fix, but fans are celebrating the news on social media. The fix is a major victory for players who have been waiting for a solution to this long-standing issue.

The update is available now for players who have the game on their Nintendo DS or 3DS consoles.

The Bug's History

The "roaming roar bug" was first reported in 2004, and it quickly became one of the most frustrating bugs in the game. Players would often spend hours catching and training their Legendary Pokémon, only to have them deleted by the game's crash.

The Fix

The fix for the bug was announced on Vice.com [4], and players have reported that the update has been successful in removing the bug. The update is available now for players who have the game on their Nintendo DS or 3DS consoles.

Reaction from Fans

Fans are celebrating the news on social media, with many thanking Game Freak for fixing the bug. The fix is a major victory for players who have been waiting for a solution to this long-standing issue.

Conclusion

The fix for the "roaming roar bug" is a major victory for players who have been waiting for a solution to this long-standing issue. The update is available now for players who have the game on their Nintendo DS or 3DS consoles.

Sources

[1] Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
[2] Pokémon Pokopia Replaces Conflict With Creature Comforts
[3] ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ Was Funded by a Bunch of Rock Stars
[4] Pokémon Just Fixed a 22-Year-Old FireRed & LeafGreen Bug That Deleted Legendaries