**Title: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Trainer Discovers Mysterious “Area -1″**
**Published: October 15, 2023, 8:40 PM | Updated: October 15, 2023, 8:40 PM**
A Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trainer recently stumbled upon an unexpected and uncharted area within the game after encountering a wild Quagsire and opting to flee the battle. This unique discovery has sparked both amusement and fascination among the game’s community.
Scarlet & Violet, developed by GameFreak, experienced several issues at launch, including graphical glitches and performance drops. Despite improvements made since then, players are still uncovering remarkable, albeit occasionally frustrating, glitches almost a year after the game’s release.
The mysterious “Area -1” was brought to light when a trainer posted a video on the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet subreddit under the title “Not 100% sure that’s meant to happen.” This 30-second clip showcased the trainer exploring a cave system found in the Teal Mask DLC expansion. During their exploration, they encountered a wild Quagsire. Instead of attempting to capture it, the trainer chose to flee the battle. However, this decision unexpectedly got them wedged between rocks. As they maneuvered to escape, they ultimately fell through the cave floor, finding themselves beneath the in-game map.
The Scarlet & Violet community found this glitch both hilarious and impressive, commending the trainer for their accidental discovery of the legendary “Area -1.” Some members even shared their own experiences of falling through the game’s world map, highlighting the recurring nature of such occurrences.
However, concerns have also been raised regarding the recent 2.0.2 patch, with players reporting an increase in bugs and glitches since the update. It appears that this patch may have further disrupted the game’s stability.
It remains to be seen if GameFreak will address these issues in upcoming patches to ensure a smoother gaming experience for trainers exploring the fascinating regions of Paldea and Kitakami. Until then, players are advised to be cautious in their adventures and stay as far away as possible from the enigmatic “Area -1.”