New Pokemon Snap’s Proud Warrior quest glitch explained with workarounds and troubleshooting
The Frustrating Glitch Explained
New Pokemon Snap’s “Proud Warrior” request in Shiver Snowfield has become notorious among players for its unexpected difficulty – not due to design, but because of a game-breaking glitch introduced in update v1.1.0.
What was meant to be a charming wildlife photography challenge has turned into an impossible task for many trainers, with the day-one patch accidentally sabotaging the quest’s completion conditions.
Community forums like Reddit and GameFAQs are flooded with reports from players who’ve wasted hours attempting this request, unaware that their efforts were doomed from the start due to the technical issue.
How v1.1.0 Broke the Quest
The core issue stems from Furret’s behavior in the updated version. While the quest requires Furret to emerge from its hiding spot when pelted with Fluffruit, v1.1.0 causes it to remain stubbornly underground regardless of player actions.
Japanese player pokemon_game8 provided crucial evidence by completing the quest on version 1.0.0, demonstrating that the interaction works as intended without the update. Their Twitter documentation (translated below) shows the successful Braviary encounter that current players are missing.
ネット切ってver1.0.0で雪山夜まで進めたら。。。。
「誇り高き戦士」クリアできました😇😇😇😇😇
Ver.1.1.0だとクリアできない説が囁かれていますが、どうやら本当かもしれません🤔#ポケモンスナップ pic.twitter.com/eS02ElUX3c
— ポケモンSV@Game8 (@pokemon_game8) May 7, 2021
Proven Workarounds for Completion
For completionists determined to finish this request, there are currently two verified approaches:
- Version Rollback: Uninstall updates to play on v1.0.0 (note this may affect other game features)
- Timing Optimization: Some players report success by throwing Fluffruit at precise angles into the hole
The intended completion method involves:
- Visiting Shiver Snowfield at night (Research Level 2)
- Tracking the Furret being pursued by Mightyena
- Luring it out with precise Fluffruit throws
- Capturing Braviary’s feeding moment
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Many players waste time attempting these solutions without success:
- Spamming excessive Fluffruit (won’t work in v1.1.0)
- Restarting the level repeatedly
- Changing camera angles or equipment
Until Bandai Namco addresses this in a future patch, players should either attempt the version rollback method or wait for an official fix. Community tracking suggests developers are aware of the issue.
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