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| Problem | Solution | |--------|----------| | Game crashes on launch | Delete the mod folder and re-download. Ensure you’re using the correct title ID for your game version (1.3.0 required for most Ludlockes). | | No random encounters | Check that romfs files are in the right folder. Reinstall through a fresh SD card backup. | | Getting normal Pokémon | Your mod isn’t loaded – verify your CFW is active (hold L during game boot to disable mods; don’t do that). | | Error “corrupted data” | Run in Hekate, or reinstall the game via your installed NSP/XCI. |
The safest place is the creator’s official or GitHub repository linked from his Twitch channel (Ludwig’s channel – note: not the popular YouTuber Ludwig, but the French modder Ludwig ). As of 2025-2026, the most stable public version is Ludlocke v2.3 (Final) . ludlocke download
Any mainline Pokémon game will work, from retro classics like FireRed and LeafGreen to recent titles on the Nintendo Switch. Ludwig himself is known for tackling brutally difficult games like Pokémon Black and White 2 , which took him 23 attempts to complete. For newcomers, choosing a game you know well can help balance the steep difficulty. | Problem | Solution | |--------|----------| | Game