If you, like millions of other people, packed in playing Pokémon GO back at the end of summer, it might be worth revisiting soon: it’s getting its biggest update yet, with over 80 new Pokémon being added and a whole host of new features.
Niantic Labs have today announced that the updates will start going live “later this week”. Here’s a summary of the changes that we can expect:
Over 80 new Pokémon will be added, originally featured in Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Pokémon with variations specific to their genders will start appearing.
New evolutions will be added – Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will be able to evolved into Pokémon usually found in Johto.
PokéStops will stock new evolution items.
Encountering Pokémon will have new gameplay elements, as well as a new item carousel to make it easier to select Poké Balls and berries.
New types of berries will be available to aid your Pokémon hunting: Nanab Berries will slow a monster’s movement, and Pinap Berries will double the amount of candy you receive if you get a successful catch.
Your avatar will have new appearance and wardrobe options.
Kim's been into video games since playing Dizzy on her brother's Commodore 64 as a nipper. She'll give just about anything a go, but she's got a particular soft spot for indie adventures, roguelikes and puzzle games. If she's not gaming, she's probably got her nose in a book, and you can find her bookish musings on her blog at What The Book. She's also freelanced in several places, writes about Lego at That Brick Site, and is constantly thinking about new projects she'll undoubtedly quickly abandon.
