Unleash the Power: Pokémon Go Players Demand the Long-Awaited Arrival of Legends Arceus!

In an attempt to add more depth to the popular mobile game Pokemon GO, one player of Niantic's game has cleverly incorporated a feature from the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Arceus game in 2022. Niantic, hoping to shift attention away from recent controversies surrounding the game and the developer, has recently shared new details about the highly-anticipated 7th-anniversary celebration of Pokemon GO, set to begin on July 6.

Niantic, drawing from the success and specialized appeal of their location-based mobile game Ingress, launched Pokemon GO for iOS and Android users in July 2017. By combining elements from Ingress with the beloved Pokemon franchise and the innovative use of augmented reality technology, Pokemon GO quickly gained worldwide popularity. However, after experiencing significant growth during the global pandemic, the mobile game has experienced a decline in both player numbers and revenue in recent times. As a result, Niantic made the decision to lay off more than 200 employees in late June.

Gaming news website Dextero initially pointed out that a conversation on the Pokemon GO-focused r/TheSilphRoad subreddit centered around improving Niantic's struggling mobile game. Within this discussion, a Redditor named ThisistheSteeve offered a brilliant insight. In response to a question about revitalizing the game, ThisistheSteeve proposed revamping Pokemon GO’s Pokedex to align more closely with the one featured in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, a game set to release in 2022. The suggestion involved adding unique tasks for players to complete for each Pokemon in Pokemon GO, similar to the mechanics in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The aim of this revamp would be to "give people a reason to engage with their Pokemon beyond one and done Pokedex entries."

The response from Redditors to ThisistheSteeve's concept was overwhelmingly positive, with one commenter expressing their admiration for the idea and stating that it would be a valuable addition to the game as a whole. Other Redditors also voiced their support for retooling Pokemon GO's Pokedex, believing it would incentivize players to utilize the Pokemon they have collected over the years. While recent changes in Pokemon GO have been met with criticism, adopting elements from Pokemon Legends: Arceus could potentially provide a much-needed boost to the game.

ThisistheSteeve's innovative blend of gameplay mechanics has the potential to rejuvenate the struggling mobile title. Nevertheless, considering Niantic's financial difficulties, implementing these modifications to Pokemon GO appears highly improbable in the near future. In the meantime, individuals seeking Pokemon Legends: Arceus-inspired excitement might want to consider patiently anticipating the release of Palworld, a captivating cartoon shooter.

Pokemon GO can be accessed on both Android and iOS platforms.

Source: Dextero