Version 1.4 refined how the game received data from the Nintendo Network. Specifically, it streamlined the process for receiving Event Pokémon via serial codes or internet distribution. Prior to the update (and without it), the game’s ability to "fetch" data from the Pokémon Link system was unstable. The patch ensured that when a player redeemed a code (e.g., for the Demo exclusive Steelix or event Legendaries), the delivery system functioned correctly.
The official patch notes broadly state that "various bugs have been fixed in order to provide a smoother gaming experience". pokemon omega ruby 1.4 update
The patch requires approximately 250 to 270 blocks of space on your Nintendo 3DS SD card. How to Install and Verify Version 1
The 1.4 update introduced the necessary APIs and security protocols to allow the game to upload and download Pokémon data from the cloud servers. This allowed players to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon X/Y directly into Omega Ruby , and vice versa. The patch ensured that when a player redeemed a code (e
Perhaps the most celebrated feature unlocked by the 1.4 update was full compatibility with the Poké Transporter .