Pokemon GO Update Sparks Player Disappointment Over Postcards
Players of Pokemon GO are disappointed with the latest update that focuses on postcards instead of other features Niantic's decision to offer this upgrade has received criticism from frustrated players The regular updates for the mobile game usually provide new activities and rare creatures to capture
Pokemon GO players have voiced their discontent with the latest update to Niantic's popular mobile game, which has introduced an upgrade linked to postcards. Despite Niantic's regular updates to the game, which usually offer exciting new activities and rare creatures to capture, players have criticized this latest feature.
Postcards have long been a key social feature in Pokemon GO, as they enable players to send gifts to each other. When they visit a Pokestop, players can receive a gift to send to a friend along with a postcard featuring a picture of the Pokestop. In December 2021, Pokemon GO introduced the Postcard Book, which allows players to collect these postcards and keep a record of the Pokestops they have visited or those their friends have sent them gifts from. However, these postcards have no practical use within the game and merely offer a glimpse of real-world locations.
The latest update for Pokemon GO brought a new feature to the in-game shop that allows players to increase their postcard storage capacity by up to 50. However, this upgrade comes at a cost of 100 PokeCoins, which equals $0.99. While some players might find this feature useful, many have criticized it as being pointless, as they would rather use their PokeCoins on more practical in-game items.
In fact, many gamers have taken to social media to poke fun at this seemingly unnecessary upgrade, questioning why Niantic didn't offer more highly requested features such as increasing the number of eggs players can carry. Some players who do enjoy collecting postcards have suggested a better sorting system, which would allow them to more easily identify duplicates. Others have even suggested the addition of a sticker book to collect all the Pokemon GO stickers they receive with their gifts and postcards.
In addition to the recent update to postcards, Pokemon GO is continuously releasing new content for its players to enjoy. The highly anticipated Rising Shadow event will commence on May 22, featuring the introduction of Team Rocket Shadow Raids. These challenging raids are home to powerful bosses that players must defeat in order to obtain a new Pokemon partner. Furthermore, Niantic has announced the upcoming release of Master Balls in Pokemon GO. This game-changing addition guarantees a successful catch, regardless of the targeted Pokemon. While opinions may vary among the community, the fact remains that Niantic is committed to providing regular updates to keep Pokemon GO fresh and exciting. Players can download Pokemon GO on both Android and iOS platforms.
