Pokmon Go adds Gen 8, but some users are too angry to play the game

Date:
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:08:19 +0000

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A U-turn from Niantic has Pokmon Go players up in arms, with the addition of Gen 8 Pokmon still not enough to assuage some users.

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Pokmon Go developer Niantic has revealed that Gen 8 Pokmon from the region of Galar in the Pokmon Sword and Shield games will be landing in the hugely popular AR mobile game this month, but there's an issue.

The official Pokmon Go Twitter account made the announcement, revealing that the "Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, Zacian, and Zamazenta" Pokmon would all be arriving in the game soon, as part of the upcoming Ultra Unlock event beginning August 20. What do Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, Zacian, and Zamazenta have in common?They were all originally discovered in the Galar region and will soon be making their Pokmon GO debuts during the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event!https://t.co/k5EPs0pOMQ pic.twitter.com/01E54hnidV August 3, 2021 See more

Ultra Unlock is a recurring global event that tasks trainers with completing set challenges every hour, with new Pokmon being added alongside higher spawn rates for thematically linked Pokmon such as prehistoric Pokmon in the first Ultra Unlock back in July.

It's not all sunshine and Jigglypuffs, though, as players are still smarting from the reversal of so-called ' Covid bonuses ', which increased the
distance players could be at when coming across Pokmon in the app.

The increased distance allowed players to more easily access Pokmon on their travels, without having to stand in a specific spot that could be crowded by other trainers, or simply be a bit out of reach.

The reversal has many players calling for the temporary distance buff to be brought back , with some even trying to get #BoycottNiantic trending on Twitter or posting screenshots of their low usage metrics while others express disappointment that Gen 8 creatures are being added before earlier generations get a look in . Pokmon Go creators are raising the bar for AR again Pokmon Go developers AR glasses could make you a real-life trainer 3 things weve learned about Facebooks AR glasses Analysis: Lay out your unrest

Player unrest is nothing new, especially around big game updates. Some will always be disappointed or confused by what's been added or removed, and it usually means that a developer is catering to some players while overlooking others. With a massive player base like that enjoyed by Niantic, that's somewhat inevitable.

However, the distance increases seemed to have helped a lot of players feel safer, especially for events with large gatherings of users while those in rural areas were more able to find Pokmon in hard-to-reach players, given
that country roads and landscapes aren't as easily accessed as densely-packed city streets.

One of the largest community blogs, Pokmon Go Hub, has even taken to
releasing a post around how best to voice discontent to Niantic , noting that "With no communication at all from Niantic, to anyone in the community, it is time for us to raise our voices in other ways."

Fan pressure can beget change, of course, though it's often the case that larger developers and publishers can be slower to move or less flexible in their roadmaps. And, ultimately, given the scale of Pokmon Go, we don't see even a loud minority of players managing to overturn a decision from up high though we'd love to be surprised. Everything you need to know about Pokmon Go



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