Towards the end of July 2023,Pokemon GOrolled out the new Routes feature alongside the limited Blaze New Trails event and the From Z to Zygarde Special Research (completing step 3gives trainers a Zygarde encounter). And even though it’s been a couple of weeks now that the research has gone live, some players are having issues with Step four, which requires people to follow three Routes to earn an Incense. This guide will go into more detail onhow to follow Routesto hopefully complete the quest.
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Before attempting to make use of theRoutes feature inPokemon GO, verify the mobile application is updated to its latest patch via the Play Store or App Store.
How to Follow Routes in Pokemon GO
As of the time of writing, not everyPokemon GOplayer has the power to create a Route of their own, as Niantic is rolling out the feature over time. That being said, some players have reported that Niantic has been taking quite some time to get the submitted Routes approved, causing major issues for trainers living in more rural areas with no Routes nearby.
To check nearby Routes inPokemon GO, trainers should head to the main map screen (as seen in the image above) and click the bar on the bottom-right corner that shows nearby Pokemon. This will take players to the Nearby screen, and trainers should click onRouteon the right side and then hitNearby Routes.
Press the Follow button to start the walking path, but players can also reverse it if they are near the end of the created Route. While walking along Routes, players should keep an eye out for Zygarde Cells, which are used tochange Zygarde into one of its three forms.
There are also some bonuses players will get while walking on a Route, which are as follows:
The task that is part of the Zygarde Special Research will finally be completed once players successfully follow three Routes from start to finish.
Pokemon GOis available on mobile devices.
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