Like previous versions (1.1–1.4), version 1.5 includes cumulative fixes for older issues, such as the Lumiose City save glitch and GTS communication errors. Installation for Decrypted/Emulated Systems

is the final official software update released for the Nintendo 3DS title. While the eShop has largely closed, game updates like this remain available to download for users who own the software. Update Overview Release Date: April 22, 2015.

The update primarily focused on "various bug fixes" to improve the overall gaming experience.

Reverted a temporary change, ensuring that Pokémon species names—rather than custom nicknames—were displayed during official online battles.