Mar 31, 2020 10:50:00

`` Pokemon GO '' evolves to be playable at home with new coronavirus measures

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Niantic, the creator of the ever- popular location-based game Pokemon GO since its release in 2016, says 'Pokemon GO, Ingress, and Harry Potter: Magic Alliance are ready to play at home To strengthen 'announced.

Niantic to create an environment where you can enjoy real world games from home
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Pokemon GO has been confirmed to be

useful for increasing the number of steps for middle-aged and elderly people, with the total walking distance of the player reaching 200,000 laps of the earth in only half a year from the release. However, the play style centered on going out and playing is going against the movement to block cities and prohibit going out with the spread of the new coronavirus worldwide.

Niantic CEO John Hanke said on March 30, 2020, `` Niantic is always playing indoors with the DNA of the products we create, `` enjoy outdoors, '' `` explore, '' and `` exercise. '' We believe this is the time to embody that feeling. 'And announces the following changes to Pokemon GO: Did.

The following is an excerpt from Hanke's announcement.

・ Reflect the “always adventure mode” to the number of steps while traveling at home or in a room runner.
・ Enhance social features by allowing you to participate in raid battles with other players while at home.
・ Visit your favorite spot virtually so that you can share your memories with friends.
・ Renewal of the annual “Pokemon GO Fest”, a real-time event, will be enjoyed at home.

Of these changes, the 'Always Adventure Mode' change has already been implemented, but for others, Hanke said, 'We are working hard to create an environment where you can play even when outings and gatherings are restricted. And did not disclose a detailed implementation schedule.

In addition to this, in the battle function 'Battle League' implemented in 2020, it has been changed from 0km to 3km in order to get the right to challenge. In addition, the enhancement of “Oko”, which increases the appearance rate of wild Pokemon, the availability of monster balls, the change of gift contents, and the increase in possession will be implemented.

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These efforts are not limited to Pokemon GO. Niantic's location-based game 'Ingress' will also increase the number of burnouts and reduce the cooldown time to reduce the need to visit multiple portals. Also, Harry Potter: Magic Alliance makes it easier to find potions for items.

On the other hand, Hanke said, 'In areas where the government and local governments allow you to walk outside the distance from other people, you can play with caution, We believe that this change is only an alternative in cases where going out is officially prohibited.