Pokémon Black 2 was released alongside Pokémon White 2 . It marked the first time a mainline entry received a numbered sequel rather than a director's cut version. The game utilizes the same engine as its predecessors ( Black/White ) but expands the map significantly, unlocking areas previously inaccessible in the first game immediately upon starting.

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The string refers to a specific digital copy of the game Pokémon Black Version 2 for the Nintendo DS , where 8A42D36E is the CRC32 checksum .