The primary purpose of this update was to resolve a freezing glitch triggered by specific move interactions:
It primarily addresses a game-breaking bug where using the moves Curse , Forest’s Curse , Power Trick , or String Shot could cause the game to freeze during Live Competitions.
Released in February 2018, the was a mandatory patch designed to improve the game's stability and address specific glitches. File Size: Approximately 536 to 539 Blocks (around 67MB).
Pokémon Ultra Moon – Update 12, the 3DS‑World CIA Exclusive: A Technical and Cultural Overview
Prior to this update, these four moves were temporarily banned from official Play! Pokémon
This term often refers to the update being required to play the game on custom firmware environments (like those found on 3DS hacking communities) or in cases where the official eShop is inaccessible. Installing the CIA patch ensures the game runs at its most stable version with all online capabilities intact.
The 3DS‑World team adds several layers of modification:
