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https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-sword-shield-will-lose-some-online-features/
>Players will still be able to trade with each other and participate in Max Raid Battles. However, there will be no more updates to the Wild Area News.
>Players will also no longer be able to participate in rank battles or online tournaments.
>The Wild Area News was vital to obtain certain rare and Gigantamaxed versions of Pokemon. An example of this is the Gigantamax Snorlax. Players who wish to continue playing Sword and Shield in the future and do not have certain Gigantamax Pokemon may want to log in before the final update.
>As for online battles, the ranked season in Battle Stadium will no longer update after November 1. You can still use all Y-Comm features or hold Friendly Competitions. However, Friendly Competitions will not appear in Pokemon Home starting on December 1, 2022.
>Players will still be able to trade with each other and participate in Max Raid Battles. However, there will be no more updates to the Wild Area News.
>Players will also no longer be able to participate in rank battles or online tournaments.
>The Wild Area News was vital to obtain certain rare and Gigantamaxed versions of Pokemon. An example of this is the Gigantamax Snorlax. Players who wish to continue playing Sword and Shield in the future and do not have certain Gigantamax Pokemon may want to log in before the final update.
>As for online battles, the ranked season in Battle Stadium will no longer update after November 1. You can still use all Y-Comm features or hold Friendly Competitions. However, Friendly Competitions will not appear in Pokemon Home starting on December 1, 2022.
