Unlock the Mysteries of Zygarde: Master the Special Research in Pokémon GO!

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The limited accessibility and problems with Routes have caused frustration among numerous players and further tarnished Niantic's reputation, considering the company's recent controversies and issues.

Niantic is anticipated to soon release bug fixes and make Routes accessible to all players, potentially offering more enjoyable content and rewards. Pokemon GO players are encountering difficulties in completing Zygarde Special Research tasks, introduced alongside the contentious Routes update. While Routes were intended to incentivize a fresh approach to exploration in Pokemon GO, numerous players have reported issues accessing the feature and its new content.

The Routes update for Pokemon GO was released on July 20, allowing players to create their own paths for others to follow and gain rewards and new Pokemon. On the next day, the Legendary Pokemon Zygarde arrived alongside the "Blaze New Trails" event, increasing the appearance rates of Yungoos, Growlithe, and Ponyta. By creating and traversing Routes, players can capture shiny Pokemon, earn more Buddy Candy, and complete the Zygarde Special Research for additional rewards and Zygarde Cells. However, the launch of Routes has been controversial due to numerous issues and bugs that hinder players' progress. One player, 8xviktor, is unable to make progress in their Zygarde Special Research due to the unavailability of Routes in their local community. This research includes tasks such as following three Routes, capturing 20 Pokemon in Routes, and finding a Zygarde Cell. Other Reddit users are also expressing their frustrations about the feature, with some players in densely populated cities like Toronto or Chicago unable to access Routes and those who have access experiencing crashes, freezes, and GPS glitches.

Zygarde Cells are essential for Zygarde Special Research, allowing Zygarde to change forms. However, if Routes are unavailable in the local area, progress in the Special Research story, "From A to Zygarde," may come to a halt.

The Blaze New Trails event in the Pokemon GO community is widely criticized by players due to the mishandling of the Routes feature's availability on launch day. The gradual rollout of Routes and its current issues, including game crashes and navigation bugs, hinder player progress and negatively reflect on Niantic. Given the recent criticisms and problems surrounding Pokemon GO, Niantic should promptly address these issues and provide bug fixes to improve the situation.

Niantic is anticipated to soon launch Routes for all Pokemon GO players, with upcoming updates possibly addressing the current issues faced by the community. Should this feature receive essential bug fixes, Routes could offer players extended hours of enjoyable content and rewards, enhancing their experience while visiting PokeStops and showcasing their collected Pokemon.

Pokemon GO is currently accessible for both Android and iOS users.