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Pokémon Unbound
v2.1.1.1
By @skeli789

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Pokémon Unbound

v2.1.1.1
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@skeli789

Story-driven FireRed hack with Gen 8 battles, deep puzzles, huge postgame, and modern QoL.

Day/Night CycleDouble BattlesFairy TypeGigantamaxMegasMove ChangesPSSZ-MovesDifficulty OptionsLevel Caps (Optional)Post-Game ContentQuestsVanilla Multiplayer CompatibilityCustom AbilitiesCustom Battle GimmickCustom MovesNew ItemsNew MechanicsNew MusicNew RegionGen 7 NatDexGen 8 NatDexBug FixesBuilt-in RandomizerClarified NaturesDecapitalizationDexNavEasy EVs/IVs/DVsEasy EXPHM ImprovementsReusable TMsRevised Trade EvosRunning ShoesTons of QoLVisible IVs/EVs/DVsWonder Trade8+ hrsExplorationCFRUNew GraphicsLevel ScalingStoryTraditional

2.1.1.1 Bug Fixes: Fixed: A Dodrio and Mew Frontier spread have the wrong Berries Fixed: Ursaluna is a Normal-Ground type instead of a Ground-Normal type Fixed: Eerie spell has the wrong accuracy and PP Fixed: When holding at the Route 12-14 border a Swimmer can get stuck Fixed: You can Surf onto a Swimmer on Route 14 Fixed: A Rival battle where has a Fraxure or Haxorus may crash Fixed: The names of the Pokemon to be received are not shown properly before a randomizer ingame trade

2.1.1 Difficulty Changes: -Maxima has Wigglytuff instead of Azumarill on all Difficulties -Vanilla Maxima has Delphox instead of Gallade, also Empoleon -Difficult Maxima has Delphox instead of Gallade, also Empoleon, and is slightly harder overall -Difficult Rival Route 12 has a 5th Pokemon (Fraxure/Lairon depending on starter) -Vanilla & Difficulty Primal Groudon knows Earthquake, Lava Plume, Hammer Arm, and Ancient Power -Scientist Davita has an X Sp. Atk instead of X Speed -Hiker Lenny's Pokemon have manual Abilities set -The Cube can be disabled in the overworld on the S.S. Marine for 5x the prize amount

QOL Changes: -A good chunk of dialogue has been culled from the Shadow Base through the first Rival battle -Most of the Rival's dialogue in Icicle Cave can be skipped with Skip Cutscenes -The backtrack Rock Smash rock on Cinder Volcano 1F disappears permanently when the Shadows leave -The underground bike race guys won't explain the rules each time you talk to them unless you choose "Info" -The top floor Lapras in Mel's Gym will stay by the entrance if you use it to leave and heal so it's quick to Mel upon returning -Fast battle messages will also remove the half second pause after "Pokemon used Move!" when the battle animations are turned off -Megas and Primals will be shown on the HOF screen

Mission Changes: -No Fall Damage's hopping requirement has been reduced to 555 from 1000 -After completing a Life of No Regrets, the Gambler can be talked to daily to trigger "Happy Hour". When started, coin payouts from Cloud Burst are received twice for the next hour (ie. double coins)

NPC Changes: -Another non-battleable NPC has been added to the dev house

Frontier Changes: -Random 3v3/4v4 battles will now allow you to bring 3 Pokemon over to the next fight, and choose from the opponent's team as well (Battle Factory-esque). This resets every 10 battles

Pokemon Changes: -One of the Rock Smash rocks on Route 2 will trigger a daily Binacle battle when talked to -Binacle evolves at Level 36 instead of Level 39

Bug Fixes: Fixed: The special Crabominable has its Hidden Ability instead of its regular one Fixed: Saving is allowed on the SS Marine when boarding from Polder Town Fixed: Pokemon can change genders after devolving Fixed: Missing tree side in Victory Road Fixed: More hair clipping on the Route 14 mountain Fixed: Typo in Eerie Impulse guy's text Fixed: Typo in Hiker Franklin's win text Fixed: Typo in Mirskle's Gym dialogue Fixed: Pikachu can't evolve into A-Raichu Fixed: Outdated text in Dehara costume commenter dialogue Fixed: The 3 Pokemon picked before Reshiram/Zekrom are ignored in favour of the first three party Pokemon Fixed: Yamper is missing in the Pokedex alphabetical list Fixed: Perrserker has no wait of being encountered before the post-game if Meowth is already registered in dex before NG+ Fixed: Bug Catcher in Grim Woods has incorrect dex when Gen 8 is unlocked Fixed: Pokemon lent to you by your rival can disobey against Ivory Fixed: Digging from Crystal Peak after flying to the top doesn't take you to Cootes Bog Fixed: Willy's sister isn't always hidden in Sandbox like she should be Fixed: Gulp Missile activates even if Cramorant is already transformed Fixed: Evaporate can cause the game to freeze when the overworld weather is set to rain Fixed: Bellin Mart girl still refers t freezing instead of Frostbite Fixed: Fiery Wrath doesn't hit two opponents Fixed: A Life of No Regrets says Coins remain even after its completed Fixed: The doubles AI will use Misty Terrain and a status move in the same turn Fixed: Helping Hand doesn't fail even if triggered by Encore and it goes second Fixed: The smart AI uses Accupressure way too much Fixed: Urshifu and Galar starter G-Max moves have the wrong effect description Fixed: The rival's Pokemon are listed as met in a trade in the battle with Ivory Fixed: A Pokemon with Illusion and green HP will emit a half-fainted cry if the illusion mon is at low health Fixed: When a Gen 8 Pokemon disappears after being spawned by the DexNav, the name shouldn't be revealed Fixed: Smack Down anim may never end the background scrolling Fixed: Cliff Cave Poke Ball has an elevation issue Fixed: A Dodrio spread has the wrong Berry Fixed: A Whimsicott spread has the wrong nature Fixed: A Galarian Slowking spread has Shell Side Arm Fixed: A Cramorant spread has illegal EVs Fixed: An Audio spread has an incorrect Ability Fixed: Illusion may not always disguise as the last mon in the party Fixed: Registering an Unown letter in the DexNav won't show it's registered the next time the DexNav's opened Fixed: Registering Unown A in the DexNav says "Unown" instead of "Unown A" Fixed: You can Rock Climb into a wall on Route 7 Fixed: "The Shadows" may play in Tehl Town after fishing after the custscene Fixed: Pokemon need to be properly healed after a Battle Mine battle Fixed: The Sky Battle Trainer will give out infinite Pidgeotites Fixed: The Indeedee Pokedex entries could use refactoring Fixed: Clipping under the stairs on Route 7 Fixed: Region map description of the Tomb of Borrius clips Fixed: The Battleground gauntlet can be started even if the rich man is following you Fixed: Talking the Black Emboar goon on the Antisis port from the top messes up the player's position in the scene Fixed: If you lose to the Shadow grunt in the intro warehouse the camera angle messes up Fixed: The DexNav will try to spawn Gen 8 Pokemon in areas where no Pokemon spawn Fixed: The AI will constantly overwrite it's own weather in Doubles Fixed: The female Champion bike sprite has an inconsistency from behind Fixed: The AI will try to counter moves like Future Sight Fixed: Dark Gem doesn't active when Pursuit activates on a switch Fixed: Running from Giratina in the Distortion World won't hide Giratina like it should Fixed: Power of Alchemy shows up as Receiver in battle Fixed: When Metronome calls a spread move it may deal damage to the same Pokemon twice Fixed: Primal weathers don't disappear after a Pokemon with one Mega Evolves

About this hack

Features

  • A Powerful Engine: Pushing the Complete FireRed Upgrade to its maximum potential, Pokemon Unbound contains a custom battle engine on par with Gen 8, as well as many quality of life features that improve the gameplay experience just waiting to be found. Enjoy catching all of your favourite Pokemon, from Gen 1 up to Gen 7, while using all of your favourite moves and abilities from each of these generations!

  • QOL Galore: Pokemon Unbound is also chock full of quality-of-life features to enjoy, such as Unlimited Bag Space, Auto-Run, the DexNav, Daily Raids and much more!

  • A New HM System: Have access to all of your favourite HMs without the hassle of carrying HM slaves! As long as your Pokemon can learn an HM, they will be able to use it in the overworld, and once you purchase the brand new key item - the ADM in the post-game, enjoy battling with all six Pokemon from your favourite team regardless of the HMs they can learn!

  • Updated Graphics: Sporting Gen 4 graphics in the overworld and Gen 5-esqe interfaces, in addition to a dynamic day and night system, Pokemon Unbound has a brand new, yet familiar feel! You're not in Kanto anymore!

  • Difficulty Modes: Choose from up to four different difficulty modes! Ranging from Easy to Insane, you can either sit back and relax or get your teeth kicked in by a completely brand new AI system!

  • A Unique Mission System: Pokemon Unbound contains over 80 unique Missions to complete! Mission progress can be tracked using the new Mission Log, in addition to extra details, such as which items have been found in collectathons!

  • Character Customization: Choose from up to 300 different combinations of skin tones, hair colours, and outfit colours! Unleash your fashion sense!

  • Daily Events: There are plenty of events all over Borrius, many of which can be experienced daily, and some can only be found at certain points in the day! Play throughout the day to experience them all!

  • Exciting Mini-Games: Play exciting mini-games such as Cloud Burst, Safari Sniper, and Underground Mining!

  • Challenging Puzzles: Put your brain to the test, and find ways to solve many of the unique and complex puzzles littered throughout Borrius!

  • A Rich Post-Game: Spend hours after the main campaign battling in Pokemon Unbound's battle facilities, completing Missions, mining in the KBT Expressway, catching Legendary Pokemon, and so much more!

  • A Custom OST: Enjoy over 180 original songs composed for Pokemon Unbound, each as brilliant as the last! And if you're left wanting them for yourself, you can download them all here!