That the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic would make us stronger or better remains to be seen. But it is true that it has also brought good things. Those who have continued playing Pokémon GO know this, and who have enjoyed the novelties that Niantic introduced to be able to continue enjoying Pokémon directly from home in the past confinementWell, what Niantic gives you, Niantic takes away. The company has announced new changes to the game.And yes, they have to do with some of these virtues, prizes and extras that you have been enjoying during these months. Here we tell you what you are going to miss.
Pokémon GO also wants you to stay home to avoid the Coronavirus
According to Niantic, now that there is more value in going out and taking walks or exercising to maintain physical and mental he alth, it is convenient to modify again part of these measures that came into force during confinement a few months ago. Therefore, starting next Thursday, October 1, in Pacific time, certain measures will be modified to regulate things. These changes will have an impact in Spain on October 2, starting at 04:00 in the morning.
- Egg hatching: Since last April, opening Pokémon eggs was easier and required less effort from the trainers, since the distance for it was shortened.Now the eggs will have their usual hatching distances No special eggs that open only after walking 3 or 5 km.
- Incense no longer has enhanced power while standing still at home. You will now need to walk to improve its ability to attract Pokémon.
- Your partner Pokémon, the one who accompanies you on the map, will no longer constantly bring you gifts. From now on it will only do it when you have run out of them. Also, this will only happen once a day. So the faucet of constant gifts is cut off through this fellow
- It also modifies the chances of receiving a gift when spinning a disc from a pokéstop. The chances are still high, but you will no longer necessarily get a gift every time you pass through one of these points.
In addition to cutting these bonuses, there are other modifications you should know about in Pokémon GO that will be applied starting next week.For example, Incubators will be included in more packs in the in-game store Active bonuses or extras will also be displayed in the daily tasks section. They will have a special section so that you are aware of everything that is distilled and what you can benefit from during that day's game.
Starting Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), we'll be making some changes to temporary bonuses. : https://t.co/t02oV3SMKr pic.twitter.com/kon8jTvk1O
- Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) September 29, 2020
Of course, there are also things that the pandemic has brought and that yes they stay. Some bonuses and prizes will remain active in the game without a cancellation date. Niantic lists them as follows:
- The total number of gifts you can take with you remains at 20, so that no friend is left without a gift shipment.
- Also gets the prize of triple stardust and experience points for collecting the first Pokémon of the day.
- The duration of the incense to attract Pokémon continues at 60 minutes for more capture options.
Niantic states that it remains aware of everything that is currently happening to try to readjust dates of events and in-game features. And he insists that players need to be cautious and pay attention to their surroundings to stay safe. Of course, now with fewer prizes for playing Pokémon GO, despite the fact that the situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic is not improving.
