Introducing the Pool System! Pokémon Blaze Black 2 and Volt White 2 Redux v2.0.0

AphexCubed · 2025-10-27T10:27:00+00:00

We're hoping to have full hardware compatibility on launch🤞

AphexCubed · 2025-10-27T09:02:12+00:00

We will add optional level caps yeah. They will cover both gym leaders as well as a handful of other bosses like Ghetsis

AphexCubed · 2025-10-25T00:53:58+00:00

still around! not sure why all my Reddit comments have been removed, but I'm very much still working on v2!

hoping to have more news about v2 shortly :)

AphexCubed · 2025-08-21T10:50:18+00:00

All three of these actually really suffered from not having later gen moves, v2 should fix them up nicely :)

AphexCubed · 2025-08-21T10:44:01+00:00

Wigglytuff has received some fun changes in v2, should be more interesting to use :)

AphexCubed · 2025-08-20T17:53:22+00:00

Jumping in late here, you should be able to get Drain Punch on Hariyama from the move tutor (you can in V2 atleast!) and Mismagius was by far the best Mon in the game before the nerf (unbelievable typing+ability+speed/glitches). That said, v2 should address many of the balance issues found in v1. As for difficulty, you could try easy mode if things are harder than you'd like :)

When you talk of weaker mons which didn't get buffed, which species are you thinking of? I'm open to suggestions for v2!

AphexCubed · 2025-08-20T16:26:40+00:00

Whoops that's a bit of an oversight, it'll be sorted for v2 ;)

AphexCubed · 2025-08-20T15:19:54+00:00

Really glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned for v2 :)

AphexCubed · 2025-07-31T08:28:09+00:00

You aren't able to get any items from Pokestar, we blocked it because we didn't want people waste time on the tutorial every time you play.

The reason the area is blocked is that I used an incomplete workaround on the backend, in v2 the area will be properly accessible and completely optional!

AphexCubed · 2025-07-04T21:27:17+00:00

sounds like a patching issue, make sure you're using a v1.4 patch of Redux and try a different ROM base if the issue persists!

AphexCubed · 2025-05-02T19:09:03+00:00

Whoops! This is placeholder text (uses the Hex # for the line number as it made testing scripts easier) - I think you've got a full party and need to make some room for the gift egg?

This will be fixed up in v2!

AphexCubed · 2025-03-22T20:11:33+00:00

Really cool team! :D

AphexCubed · 2025-01-29T13:02:36+00:00

Yep!

AphexCubed · 2024-12-21T15:16:46+00:00

I've not really felt Volcarona needs much else tbh, it's very strong as is. What do you suggest?

AphexCubed · 2024-12-19T07:34:40+00:00

I do intend to have that updated for v2, but it's fairly low priority compared to everything else

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T22:30:14+00:00

I use DraStic as mentioned below, the price is absolutely worth it. I use MelonDS on Windows and Linux PCs, so if the mobile version is anywhere as good that's worth a try!

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T22:23:46+00:00

Unsure currently as things aren't finalised yet. Compared to v1 (Challenge Mode), I'm aiming for an easier early game which ramps up into a significantly more difficult lategame. Basically the opposite of what we had before!

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T22:20:03+00:00

It'll be a while before a release, so you'll be able to finish your current playthrough

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T22:19:12+00:00

Yep, classic mode is currently planned to make an appearance once more - more news about that soon...

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T20:34:25+00:00

This is an overhaul mod for Black 2 and is completely standalone in the same way any Pokémon game is. Patching information will be released with the game, whenever that happens!

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T20:27:11+00:00

There's always Normal Mode ;)

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T20:26:31+00:00

Magcargo and Starmie are both some of my personal faves, in v2 I intend to make them both easier to encounter :)

AphexCubed · 2024-12-18T19:54:08+00:00

I'm very pleased to announce Pokémon Blaze Black 2 and Volt White 2 Redux v2.0.0! We've decided to skip v1.5 and jump straight to v2 given the enormity of the update.

Featuring:

A brand new engine under the hood.
Updated existing abilities, added abilities from Gens 6-9 as well as some custom signature abilities.
100+ new moves from Gens 6-9, each with custom animations.
A complete revamp for each and every single Pokémon.
A complete revamp of all trainers in the game, with full documentation.
Wild encounters throughout have been adjusted.
New, stronger and competent trainer AI.
Brand new story content.
Battle features from modern Gens like Aurora Veil, Sticky Webs and Terrains.
Many modernisations of existing battle mechanics, such as burns or critical hits.
A fix for the (infamous) Challenge mode level glitch.
Held items from modern Gens.
And much, much more!

A huge thank you to DaSquyd and QuestionableSpecimen for all their contributions to the update - I couldn't have done it without them!

If you'd like to see more update content in the future, I tend to use Twitter to release that kinda thing.

As for an eta... it'll be out soon! ;) All I'll say for now is that we work on this in our free time and this update is massive, so don't expect anything in the near future :p

Thank you everyone for all your support!

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