protocols active, his game was a seamless blend of base-cartridge power and the latest expansion code. He clicked his joy-cons into place, ready to face whatever rare spawns the new update had stabilized in the hidden corners of the map.
Unlike previous generations (Sun/Moon or Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) which released separate standalone games, Game Freak released a DLC pass for Sword and Shield. A file package including "DLC" implies the inclusion of two major expansions: