Pokemon Flux is a free fan-made Pokémon game for PC and Mac, built in RPG Maker XP with Pokémon Essentials by the Pokémon Flux Team (lead developer JV and lead writer Oripoke). The game is being released in episodes: the current release is Episode 2, which first came out on May 8, 2025 and includes all of Episode 1. The latest patch is v2.1.3 (March 4, 2026).
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- Creator: Pokémon Flux Team (JV & Oripoke)
- Current release: Episode 2 (download v2.1.0, patch to v2.1.3 with the included patcher)
- Latest patch: v2.1.3, March 4, 2026
- Made with: RPG Maker XP (Pokémon Essentials)
- Platforms: Windows and Mac (Linux via Proton, Android via JoiPlay – unofficial)
- Status: In development – Episode 3 has no release date yet
- Official thread: Pokémon Flux on Eevee Expo
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Story
Welcome to Altera, a wild and diverse region that overflows with abundance as well as danger. It is also the only place in the Pokémon world that emanates large amounts of Pokemon Flux energy, a potent resource that has many uses. Flux is primarily used in electricity generation, but it also has applications in hand-held technologies as well as Pokémon Battles. The value and power of this resource led to rapid economic growth of the region. However, shortly after humans began tapping into Flux energy for power, reports started to emerge about vicious, powered-up Pokémon appearing: the Alter Pokémon.
To combat these Alter Pokémon and preserve peace and prosperity in Altera, the Altera Pokémon League was formed. The purpose of this League is to produce strong trainers to fight the Alter Pokémon, rewarding them with money and fame. This prominent league attracts trainers from all over the world and is structured differently from a typical Gym challenge.
After a championship match in Condor City, three friends come face to face with the Alter Pokémon threat and soon after embark on a life-changing journey across the Altera Region! You pick one of the three as your playable character.
Features
- An entirely new battle mechanic, Flux Moves and Alter Battles!
- A dex full of new Pokémon and returning mons from Tandor, Kanto, Johto and many other regions!
- Overworld encounters – complete with behavior patterns, emotion displaying, loot dropping and MUCH more.
- Wild-area like route layout, no more obviously linear maps.
- No gyms! A completely different league structure and game progression from your standard fangame.
- Dynamic lighting for light sources, caves and forests. New and much better looking weather effects.
- Online features: Global Trade System (GTS), Wonder Trade and Mystery Gift, with PvP battles planned for a future release.
- The time of the day is relevant for many quests and encounters, but don’t worry, no need for manipulating your OS clock or waiting it out.
Episodes and Version History
Pokemon Flux is not finished. The team releases it in episodes, each covering roughly one third of the full game, and your progress carries over from one episode to the next.
- Episode 1 – released March 2023 (v1.0.0 to v1.1.0). Content up to Rook Town, level cap 30.
- Episode 2 – released May 8, 2025 (v2.0.0). Raises the level cap to 60 and includes all Episode 1 content. A major v2.1.0 update followed on December 20, 2025, and the current patch is v2.1.3 (March 4, 2026).
- Episode 3 – in development, no release date announced.
Screenshots
Download Links
These are the official Episode 2 (v2.1.0) downloads published by the Pokémon Flux Team on their Eevee Expo thread. Run the included patcher after extracting to update to the latest patch.
Official mirrors: Windows (Mediafire) · Mac (Mediafire)
How to Install and Play Pokemon Flux
Windows
- Download the Windows ZIP and extract it to a dedicated games folder (not your Downloads folder).
- Before starting the game for the first time, run the included Patcher so the game updates to the latest patch.
- Launch Flux.exe. No RPG Maker RTP install is needed.
Mac
Extract the Mac ZIP and move only Flux.app and Flux_Patcher.app to your Applications folder, then run the patcher and open Flux.app. If macOS reports “Cannot open Data/Scripts.rxdata”, the official install guide recommends running xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Flux.app in Terminal.
Linux, Steam Deck and Android
On Linux and Steam Deck, add the Windows version’s Flux.exe to Steam as a non-Steam game and enable Proton. Android players can use the JoiPlay app with the Windows version and the community compatibility patches, but the Flux team does not provide support for JoiPlay and recommends playing on PC. There is no iOS version.
Pokemon Flux FAQ
Is Pokemon Flux finished?
No. Episode 2 is the latest release and covers about two thirds of the planned game. Episode 3 is in development with no announced date.
Can I keep my Episode 1 save?
Yes. Episode 1 saves work directly in Episode 2, and the Episode 2 download already contains all Episode 1 content. Back up your save files before updating.
Is Pokemon Flux a GBA ROM?
No. Despite searches for “Pokemon Flux GBA”, it is a PC fan game made in RPG Maker XP, not a GBA ROM hack, so it does not run in a GBA emulator.
Credits
JV – Lead developer
Oripoke – Lead writer and spriter
Futuresushi – Game balancing and new moves/abilities/etc
Golurk – Pokémon and character designer/artist
Jumpluff – Music composer
Kyledove – Spriter
Blizaga101 – Spriter
DrTapeworm – Spriter
Antiant – Sprite animator
