Summary
Niantic has added a fresh PokeStop toPokemon GOin a remote region of Antarctica, meaning the vast majority of the game’s players will never even have the chance to use it. PokeStops are an integral part of thePokemon GOexperience. They give gamers the chance to collect some helpful free items for their Pokemon-catching adventures, plus there are other game mechanics tied to them as well.
For example,Pokemon GOplayers can spin PokeStopsfor the chance to get a gift, which can then be shipped off to people on their friends list. PokeStops can also be equipped with special lures to attract specific kinds of Pokemon for a limited time. The lack of PokeStops in rural or remote areas can make it more difficult forPokemon GOplayers to properly enjoy the game, giving those in cities a significant advantage.
Sometimes Niantic adds new PokeStops toPokemon GO, and in fact, it just recently added a new one to Antarctica.As reported by The Independent,Pokemon GOadded a PokeStop to the southern end of Antarctica at the Davis Research Station. This was due to the request of two scientists stationed there that enjoy playingPokemon GO. Prior to Niantic stepping in an adding this new PokeStop, the duo had no PokeStops within a reasonable distance to visit.
Pokemon GO Has Multiple PokeStops in Antarctica
However, this isn’t the first time that Niantic has added aPokemon GOPokeStop to Antarctica. Last year, aPokemon GOplayer stationed at the McMurdo Station in Antarcticareported that there were five PokeStops and three gyms near their location. This means thatPokemon GOplayers can collect items for the popular augmented reality mobile game on literally every continent on Earth.
Pokemon GOplayersdon’t have to travel all the way to Antarctica to find PokeStops and gyms with little traffic. For example, aPokemon GOplayer recently shared the story about how they discovered a gym located in the mountains. The gym had been successfully defended for nearly three years by a shiny Jolteon, meaning very fewPokemon GOplayers had ever seen it.
Pokemon GOmay not be quite as big as it was at the height of its popularity, but the game is still enjoyed by many players to this day. Niantic is looking to keep fans engaged with the game through regular updates, and in fact, it just recently teased thatPokemon GOhas a big update on the way.
WHERE TO PLAY
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