1. Download the Patch
- The pokemonHnS_v1.2.1.ups file can be downloaded at the bottom of this post
2. Patch your ROM
Use Rom Patcher JS to patch the files.
You will need to provide your own legally obtained copy of Pokemon - Emerald Version (U)
- Upload the Pokemon - Emerald Version (U).gba file to the "ROM file" section
- Upload the HnS patch file (pokemonHnS_v1.2.1.ups) to the "Patch file" section
- Look for a green checkmark and hit apply patch.
This will automatically download your new Heart & Soul GBA ROM (pokemonHnS.gba) for you to play!
Updating to from a Previous Version (Saves are Compatible)
This process differs depending on your emulator. You will need to do some or all of the following.
- Navigate to a route or pokemon center before saving your game. This is very important.
- Complete the patching process above on another legally obtained copy of Pokemon - Emerald Version (U)**
- Back up or export your old save file. The location of the .sav file will vary depending on your emulator
- Rename your .sav file to match your new ROM name
- Move or import the .sav to the correct directory of the new ROM
- Start the game and confirm your save appears
Recommended Emulators (MyBoy IS OUTDATED AND WILL NOT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!)
- For PC/Mac: mGBA
- For Android: pizzaboy, Lemuroid, Retroarch w/ mGBA core.
- For IOS: Delta, Retroarch w/ mGBA core, Ignited.
- For Linux Handheld Devices: Retroarch w/ mGBA core.
For Your Playthrough
- Please read our Documentation before asking questions!
- If you encounter any bugs, please submit a report to the small bugs channel in the Heart & Soul Discord.
- Enjoy! :)
Patch Notes
Patch Notes
v1.2.1 Patch Notes:
Developers: Lil Dill, DaniRainbow, Restes
Bug Fixes:
- Rival name should no longer be reset if you save for the first time after naming him. If you were affected by this bug, you can now change your rival’s name at the TV in the name rater’s house in goldenrod.
- Updating will no longer revert your shiny colors setting to vanilla. If you were affected by this bug, you can now toggle the setting at the bookshelf in the name rater’s house in goldenrod.
- A variety of nuzlocke, randomizer, and mono type fixes
- Random items won’t begin until after receiving balls from Elm’s aide
- No EVs challenge will now end after Red
- Synchronize now works on fishing (removed a little known chain fishing mechanic)
- Text, grammar, spelling fixes
- Fixed partner battle text
- Fixed very rare Totodile of Terror bug that caused crashing on the first wild battle
- Fixed the reception gate door animation on the route 28 side
- Replaced some location music for parity with HGSS
- Rocket hideout statues should turn off after getting the HM from Lance
- Pond battle background fixed
- Violet city poliwag is no longer omnipotent
- Removed Togepi from starter pool on randomizer or mono type challenge to prevent softlocks
- Fixed secret swinub cutscene game crash in ice path
- Updated some trainer overworld sprites to match their battle pics
- Added wall clock to lake of rage house to prevent temporary softlock
- Synced time based evolution time ranges to the 1.2 time of day ranges