PKForge 3.0.2 arrived on September 26, 2026 as the second hotfix for the major 3.0 update of the Pokémon save editor and bank for Android. The project fixed bugs affecting box organization and, along with version 3.0.1 released on the same day, improved save detection for Azahar and melonDS, in addition to resolving a crash when downloading the sprite pack.

Both revisions are important because version 3.0, published on September 24, significantly expanded the application's scope. PKForge functions as a save editor and cross-game bank, focusing on Android devices and dual-screen handhelds. It can also locate saves from various emulators, including RetroArch, melonDS, Dolphin, Azahar, Lime3DS, Citra MMJ, and Eden.

PKForge 3.0.2 fixes issues in the boxes

The 3.0.2 update is small, but it addresses three visible behaviors. According to the official notes, moving a Pokémon to another space in the PC no longer makes the character disappear from the interface until the box is reopened. Furthermore, the Bank's side panel now updates immediately after editing or evolving a Pokémon.

The third fix affects box management. When renaming a box, the side panel now reflects the change without delay. Likewise, when a box is deleted from the overview, the remaining ones reposition correctly.

These adjustments arrived just a few hours after PKForge 3.0.1. Therefore, the 3.0.1 and 3.0.2 sequence acts as a stabilization round following the major update, rather than representing a new feature generation.

PKForge 3.0.2 comes after fixes for Azahar and melonDS

Version 3.0.1 resolved broader issues. The sprite pack, for instance, could crash the app while downloading thousands of files. The project changed the process to download the content as a single file, with resume support when the connection drops and an indication when the pack is already complete.

There were also changes directly linked to emulation. When linking a folder from the Azahar or melonDS, PKForge now reports how many saves it found or guides which directory should be chosen when it doesn't locate any. Support now recognizes more Azahar folder structures and melonDS saves stored alongside the ROMs.

Another fix makes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen saves that presented the "ArgumentOutOfRangeException" error open again. The rescan function also gained a recovery for situations where a stuck action made the command unresponsive.

Version 3.0 expanded the database among games

The basis of these fixes is a major update. PKForge 3.0 introduced the Living Dex Autopilot, which analyzes the Pokémon existing in the saves and in the Bank to build a Living Dex plan. The feature can indicate missing species and where to obtain them, in addition to handling trade evolutions in excess copies.

The developer states that the process creates restore points before writing to saves and avoids removing a Pokémon's only copy without authorization. Even so, since it involves editing progress files, keeping an independent copy of your saves remains a recommended precaution.

Version 3.0 also reworked the PC, added batch selection, box management, a summary screen inspired by Nintendo 3DS games, and an album with thousands of Mystery Gifts. There are also legality tools based on PKHeX.Core, event editing, and expanded support for ROM hacks.

For those who follow emulation on Android, integration with various programs is one of the most relevant parts. The application can work with saves from RetroArch, melonDS, DraStic, Dolphin, Azahar, Lime3DS, Citra MMJ, and Eden, among others. This makes it possible to centralize collections that are normally scattered across different folders and systems.

Tool complements emulators on Android

PKForge is not an emulator. It acts on save files and functions as a complementary tool. This distinction matters because the application does not run the games: the user still depends on a compatible emulator to play.

The concept fits a scenario in which a single Android device can bring together multiple generations of Pokémon. At Allves Games, we have already shown other cross-platform experiences, such as the project that allows playing Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow in 3D on Android and iOS and the native 3D version for PC, Android and iOS.

Versions 3.0.1 and 3.0.2 show that the developer is quickly fixing issues found after the major update. For Azahar and melonDS users, above all, clearer save detection reduces one of the practical barriers to integrating different games into the Bank.

Sources: official PKForge releases on GitHub, official PKForge repository and Retro Dodo.