While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have received significant visual and performance improvements for their Nintendo Switch 2 versions, players continue encountering unusual glitches. One particularly striking bug transforms the entire game world into a crystalline terastallized state, creating a visually overwhelming experience.

The Switch 2 upgrade brought welcome enhancements including smoother frame rates, better graphics, and increased Pokemon rendering capacity. However, as demonstrated by player cakebomb321, the games still suffer from bizarre technical issues. The terastallization glitch occurs when leaving the starting house, coating everything - from buildings to NPCs - in blinding crystalline textures.

This isn't the first unusual glitch players have encountered. The Paldea region has previously featured NPCs transforming into skeletal monsters and other visual anomalies. While the terastallization bug creates a unique (if uncomfortable) aesthetic, its trigger remains unclear, with many suspecting Switch 2 driver compatibility issues.

Despite these technical shortcomings, the free Switch 2 upgrade does provide noticeable improvements over the original Switch version. Players can now enjoy more stable performance while utilizing the game's signature terastallization mechanic in battles.

With Pokemon Legends: Z-A scheduled for release in October, Game Freak appears to be moving on from the Paldea region. However, the persistent technical issues in Scarlet and Violet continue to spark discussions about quality control in modern Pokemon games.