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Niantic has announced that they have temporary changed the Gym interaction distance which has been doubled.
The distance from which you can interact with Gyms has been temporarily doubled, allowing you to be farther from Gyms and other Trainers as you challenge Raid Bosses. This change also allows you to spin Photo Discs at Gyms if you are within the doubled distance; however, it will not change the distance required to spin Photo Discs at PokéStops.
As we continue to prioritize updates to Pokémon GO features and experiences that make the game more accessible and enjoyable, be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receive push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated on these temporary changes and more in the coming weeks.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gyminteractionupdate-20200331/
Temporary changes to Pokémon GO: Gym interaction distance has been doubled
Trainers, As we develop ways to team up in Raid Battles from home, we’ll be making a temporary change to Gym interaction distance.The distance from which you can interact with Gyms has been temporarily doubled, allowing you to be farther from Gyms and other Trainers as you challenge Raid Bosses. This change also allows you to spin Photo Discs at Gyms if you are within the doubled distance; however, it will not change the distance required to spin Photo Discs at PokéStops.
As we continue to prioritize updates to Pokémon GO features and experiences that make the game more accessible and enjoyable, be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receive push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated on these temporary changes and more in the coming weeks.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gyminteractionupdate-20200331/
Niantic has announced that they are doing temporary changes to Pokémon GO as people around the world won't be traveling as much due to the COVID-19 virus spreading around the world. Pokémon GO will now be a lot easier to play at home without having to go anywhere.
We are reaching out to extend our best wishes for your wellness at this time of unprecedented challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased physical and mental strain can have a lasting impact on people, and we're here for you.
But the world has changed, so what can we do?
We created Niantic with a mission to help people get outside, exercise, and explore the world, with the ultimate goal of helping people connect with others. Today we support a global community of hundreds of millions of people who look to our games for regular entertainment and an opportunity to get outside and connect with friends.
We have always believed that our games can include elements of indoor play that complement the outdoor, exercise and explore DNA of what we build. Now is the time for us to prioritize this work, with the key challenge of making playing indoors as exciting and innovative as our outdoor gameplay.
We are adding to our product roadmap so we can enable more ways to play inside and around the home in the coming days and weeks, when the world needs it most.
While it’s impossible to predict when and how the situation with COVID-19 will evolve globally, we’re going to make the following changes to our games and live events:
We just launched a new form of gameplay in Pokémon GO called GO Battle League that you can play from anywhere in the world, including at home. We reduced the walking requirements for GO Battle League from 3 km to zero and introduced deeply discounted Incense and Poké Balls so people can catch Pokémon without traveling far. Gifts have more useful content and we increased storage so you can send and receive more gifts.
In areas where it is permitted by local authorities, outdoor walks, practiced with proper social distancing, will continue to be a great way to contribute to physical and mental well being and you'll still be able to play our games while you do that. The changes we are making offer an alternative when that’s not possible.
We look forward to the day when we can return to the familiar places we dream about and once again safely play together with family and friends. When the world is ready for that, we’ll be ready too.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/stay-safe/
Embracing real-world gaming from home
Dear Niantic community,We are reaching out to extend our best wishes for your wellness at this time of unprecedented challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased physical and mental strain can have a lasting impact on people, and we're here for you.
But the world has changed, so what can we do?
We created Niantic with a mission to help people get outside, exercise, and explore the world, with the ultimate goal of helping people connect with others. Today we support a global community of hundreds of millions of people who look to our games for regular entertainment and an opportunity to get outside and connect with friends.
We have always believed that our games can include elements of indoor play that complement the outdoor, exercise and explore DNA of what we build. Now is the time for us to prioritize this work, with the key challenge of making playing indoors as exciting and innovative as our outdoor gameplay.
We are adding to our product roadmap so we can enable more ways to play inside and around the home in the coming days and weeks, when the world needs it most.
While it’s impossible to predict when and how the situation with COVID-19 will evolve globally, we’re going to make the following changes to our games and live events:
- Exercise: you can track your steps indoor with Adventure Sync so activities like cleaning your house and running on a treadmill count toward game achievements. We’re going to make improvements to Adventure Sync so it works even better with indoor movement and activities.
- Social: we’re enhancing our in-game virtual social features to enable players to stay in touch when they can’t meet in real life. You’ll soon be able to team up with friends and take on Raid Battles together in Pokémon GO from the comfort of home.
- Explore: we’re also looking into how we can help players virtually visit and share memories about their favorite real-world places, until they can once again visit them in person.
- Live Events: we're re-imagining what it means to participate in a Niantic live event this summer, and putting our creative energy towards bringing the excitement directly to your home. That means we're working on an entirely new way to enjoy Pokémon GO Fest. More details coming soon!
We just launched a new form of gameplay in Pokémon GO called GO Battle League that you can play from anywhere in the world, including at home. We reduced the walking requirements for GO Battle League from 3 km to zero and introduced deeply discounted Incense and Poké Balls so people can catch Pokémon without traveling far. Gifts have more useful content and we increased storage so you can send and receive more gifts.
In areas where it is permitted by local authorities, outdoor walks, practiced with proper social distancing, will continue to be a great way to contribute to physical and mental well being and you'll still be able to play our games while you do that. The changes we are making offer an alternative when that’s not possible.
We look forward to the day when we can return to the familiar places we dream about and once again safely play together with family and friends. When the world is ready for that, we’ll be ready too.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/stay-safe/
Niantic has announced that the Thundurus and Cobalion events have been extended until Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). Raid Hour has been canceled until further notice. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement.
Updates to events: Thundurus and Cobalion extended, Raid Hour canceled
Trainers, The following events have been canceled, postponed, or changed.- Thundurus in five-star raids: This event has been extended until Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
- Cobalion in five-star raids and as GO Battle League rewards: This event has been extended until Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
- Raid Hour (every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. local time): This event has been canceled until further notice.
Mar 23 2020
Pokémon GO - Today View
Niantic announced a new feature for Pokémon GO called Today View which will be added to the game soon. It keeps players informed about all the ongoing events, bonuses, daily streaks, Pokémon in Gyms and more.
The Today View is split into different sections.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/today-view-launch
Today View coming soon to keep you looped in on all Pokémon GO happenings!
Trainers, In the same area as your Field Research and Special Research tabs, you will soon be able to view all ongoing events and bonuses, your daily streaks, and more in the brand-new Today View. This new feature will help you stay updated on what’s currently happening in Pokémon GO.The Today View is split into different sections.
- Events: The topmost section will show you what events are currently running in the game. If there are multiple overlapping events, then there will be separate cards showcasing each one. (Note that events won’t be visible when the Today View first launches, but they will appear later.)
- Pokémon in Gyms: Keep tabs on all the Pokémon you have in Gyms. You’ll also be able to see how long your Pokémon have been defending their Gyms, how much motivation your Pokémon have left, which Pokémon have returned that day, and how many PokéCoins you’ve earned through defending Gyms.
- Streaks: Track your Daily PokéStop Spin and Daily Pokémon Catch Streaks, and never break another one again!
- Upcoming: Check out what events are coming up at the bottom of the page. Tap to learn more from the in-game News!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/today-view-launch
Niantic has announced that they have increased Daily Bonuses, have made changes to Gifts and new 1 PokéCoin bundles will be available in the shop each week as one-time purchases.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/updates-20200323
Increased Daily Bonuses, changes to Gifts, and rotating 1 PokéCoin bundles
Trainers, The following changes have been made to Pokémon GO until further notice.- 3× Stardust and XP for your first Pokémon catch of the day: Be sure to activate a Star Piece and Lucky Egg to maximize your rewards.
- Changes to Gifts: The number of Gifts you can open daily will now increase to 30, and the number of Gifts you can carry in your inventory will increase to 20. Gifts will also contain more Poké Balls. We appreciate your patience as we continue to prioritize updates that make gameplay more accessible and enjoyable at this time.
- Rotating 1 PokéCoin bundles in the shop! New 1 PokéCoin bundles will be available in the shop each week as one-time purchases. The contents of these bundles change weekly, so be sure to get what is available each week. Right now, a new 1 PokéCoin bundle is available for you that contains the following.
- Poké Balls × 100
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/updates-20200323
Mar 20 2020
Pokémon GO - GO Battle League temporary updates
Niantic has announced temporary updates for the Pokémon GO Battle League as a result of the COVID-19 issue worldwide.
GO Battle League temporary updates
Trainers, For a limited time, we will be making the following changes to the GO Battle League and Trainer Battles with friends.- From now until Monday, April 13, 2020—We are removing the walking and PokéCoin requirements to unlock sets of battles in the GO Battle League. If you’re currently in the middle of walking to earn a set, this change will take effect starting with your next set.
- From now until Friday, May 1, 2020—For Trainer Battles with friends, we’ve lowered the Friendship level requirement so you can send battle invites to Trainers who are your Good Friends or Great Friends. Originally, you could only send battle invites to Ultra Friends and Best Friends.
Niantic has announced that Landorus, the Abundance Pokémon, is coming to GO Battle League and five-star raids from Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
Date + Time
From Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
Features
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/landorus-raids-mar2020/
The forces of lightning and wind call Landorus to Pokémon GO!
Trainers, Landorus, the Abundance Pokémon, is coming to GO Battle League and five-star raids! This Ground- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, originally discovered in the Unova region, will be making its Pokémon GO debut.Date + Time
From Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
Features
- For a limited time, Landorus will be coming to the GO Battle League as rare reward encounters, starting at rank 4!
- Landorus will make its debut in five-star raids.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/landorus-raids-mar2020/
Niantic has announced that they have postponed Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA due to the COVID-19 virus spreading around the world. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement.
Safari Zone St. Louis
Details for the Safari Zone St. Louis postponement were previously announced here.
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is March 25, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.
As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.
No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.
Safari Zone Liverpool
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is April 15, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.
As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.
If you purchased a City Explorer Pass add-on your City Explorer Pass will still work as originally intended during the Safari Zone event weekend in the city of Liverpool. However, if you decide to play elsewhere, you will only experience a portion of the bonuses. Check the Niantic Help Center for more details.
No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.
Safari Zone Philadelphia
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is May 6, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.
As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.
If you purchased a City Explorer Pass add-on your City Explorer Pass will still work as originally intended during the Safari Zone event weekend in the city of Philadelphia. However, if you decide to play elsewhere, you will only experience a portion of the bonuses. Check the Niantic Help Center for more details.
No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.
Sincerely,
The Niantic Live Events Team
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/liveevents-safarizone-postpone
Pokémon GO Safari Zone Update - Liverpool and Philadelphia
Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA. We are looking into alternate dates and will provide an update as soon as possible. Please see below for more information on each event.Safari Zone St. Louis
Details for the Safari Zone St. Louis postponement were previously announced here.
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is March 25, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.
As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.
No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.
Safari Zone Liverpool
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is April 15, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.
As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.
If you purchased a City Explorer Pass add-on your City Explorer Pass will still work as originally intended during the Safari Zone event weekend in the city of Liverpool. However, if you decide to play elsewhere, you will only experience a portion of the bonuses. Check the Niantic Help Center for more details.
No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.
Safari Zone Philadelphia
We will refund the amount paid by Trainers if they request a refund of their tickets via in-app support. Deadline to request a refund is May 6, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. If you do not request a refund, you will be able to use your existing ticket for the rescheduled Safari Zone.
As an added bonus for those who retain their tickets, we will activate the Safari Zone Pokémon encounters and Special Research globally during the original scheduled event hours (in your local time zone) so that you can still enjoy the event from wherever you are in the world. Only ticket holders will be able to experience this bonus event.
If you purchased a City Explorer Pass add-on your City Explorer Pass will still work as originally intended during the Safari Zone event weekend in the city of Philadelphia. However, if you decide to play elsewhere, you will only experience a portion of the bonuses. Check the Niantic Help Center for more details.
No action is required to keep your ticket and participate in the global gameplay. We will email ticket order purchasers with the updated event information and next steps.
Sincerely,
The Niantic Live Events Team
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/liveevents-safarizone-postpone
Niantic has announced that they are doing temporary changes to Pokémon GO as people around the world won't be traveling as much due to the COVID-19 virus spreading around the world. Below are a list of changes that will be in effect for the next 30 days. These changes may continue beyond the 30 days, depending on global circumstances.
Trainers, for the next 30 days, we will be making the following changes for GO Battle League and Trainer Battles with friends:
Source: https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1238605977278013440
Trainers, for the next 30 days, we will be making the following changes for GO Battle League and Trainer Battles with friends:
- We are removing the walking requirement in GO Battle League to unlock sets. If you're currently in the middle of walking to earn a set, it will take effect from your next set.
- For Trainer Battles with friends, we've lowered the requirement so you can send challenge invites to Trainers who are your Good Friends.
- We will be temporarily halting invites for EX Raids. Those who currently have invites will be able to complete their EX Raids, but for the time being, new invites will not be issued.
Source: https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1238605977278013440
Niantic has annnounced that a Cobalion and Lugia raids are returning to Raid Battles in Pokémon GO and for a longer amount of time.
Date + Time
Features
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/cobalion-lugia-raid-events/
Special Raid Weekends update—Cobalion and Lugia raids extended!
Trainers, Cobalion and Lugia are returning to Raid Battles in Pokémon GO! We want to make sure Trainers have enough time to challenge these Legendary Pokémon, so both will be available for a longer time in raids. Please note the change in schedule below.Date + Time
- Cobalion will be available to challenge in Raid Battles from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, March 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). You’ll also have a chance to encounter Cobalion as a GO Battle League reward encounter during this time!
- Lugia will be available to challenge in Raid Battles from Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). You’ll also have a chance to encounter Lugia as a GO Battle League reward encounter during this time!
Features
- Cobalion will know the event-exclusive attack Sacred Sword
- Lugia will know the event-exclusive attack Aeroblast
- If you are lucky, you might encounter Shiny Cobalion and Shiny Lugia!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/cobalion-lugia-raid-events/
Updates to events: Lugia Raid Week
Trainers, The following events have been canceled, postponed, or changed.- Lugia Raid Week: This event has been canceled.
- Raid Hour: This event has been canceled.
