Summary
Pokemon GOhas pulled the curtain back on its “Rediscover” campaign, which aims to bring lapsed players back to the augmented reality mobile game by tempting them with major updates.Pokemon GOhas been one of the world’s most popular mobile games since it was first released in the summer of 2016. A huge part of this success is thanks to Niantic regularly releasing new updates to keep fans engaged.
Recently, Niantic released aPokemon GOteaser trailerthat pointed to big updates coming to the game, though it stopped short of providing details. Now the full-length version of that trailer is available for fans to watch. It confirms some of the upgradesPokemon GOwill be treated to in the near future, and gives fans an idea of when they can expect said upgrades to go live in the game.
As revealed by Niantic,Pokemon GOis getting major updates that will refresh the map, encounter screens, battle screens, and more, with new backgrounds including forests, cities, beaches, and mountains. NewPokemon GOAvatar options are also being added to the game, withGO Snapshotgetting a boost that will let players include up to three Pokemon in one photo. The first of these updates is arriving on April 17 as part of the “Rediscover Yourself” initiative, which will presumably focus on the Avatar upgrades.
Rediscover Pokemon GO Updates
Then on April 22, the Rediscover Your World upgrade is coming, joined by Rediscover Kanto. Rediscover Your World will likely feature the backgrounds, map, and encounter screen improvements, while Rediscover Kanto suggests that players can expect an increase inKanto region Pokemonspawning, calling back toPokemon GO’s glory days. And finally, the Rediscover Your Reality update is coming on May 7, though fans will have to stay tuned to find out what exactly that will entail.
These majorPokemon GOupgrades are coming in the midst of theWorld of Wonders season, which includes a renewed focus on Ultra Beasts and Special Research themed after Poipole. The next season ofPokemon GOwill start in June, and it will overlap with Pokemon GO Fest 2024, so it seems fans will have a lot to look forward to this summer.
Rediscover Your World. Rediscover The Feeling. Rediscover Yourself.
The next season ofPokemon GOwill be the first full season to enjoy the benefits coming as part of the Rediscover upgrades. SomePokemon GOchanges have proven controversialin the past, so it will be interesting to see how fans react.
WHERE TO PLAY
Now you can battle other Pokémon GO trainers online! Try the GO Battle League today. Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch
UNCOVER THE WORLD OF POKÉMON: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are! CATCH more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex! JOURNEY alongside your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards! COMPETE in epic Gym battles and… TEAM UP and UNITE with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles!It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await! Let’s GO
