August 26, 2021: Pokémon Go is getting back its pandemic distance changes

Pokémon Go’s company Niantic announced Wednesday that it is going back on at least one of its changes in the game. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the company increased the base interaction radius for Pokéstops and Gyms to 80 meters. In early August, Niantic reverted the distance back to 40 meters and fanned up the player’s outrage. Now it promises to keep the 80-meter-distance permanently and will also announce some other changes on September 1st.

August 9, 2021: Niantic responses to criticism over the removal of COVID-19 changes

Niantic has removed its previous changes made during the pandemic, which made it possible for players to play from home or play outside while social distancing, including doubling the size of the radius and widening the radius from 40 meters to 80 meters. Now, these changes have been removed “as a test” in the United States and New Zealand amid massive protests. Niantic’s response defends its removal, saying that “we want people to connect to real places in the real world, and to visit places that are worth exploring”.

Sep 14, 2020: Mega Evolution

Pokemon Go is rolling out a new Mega Evolution feature. This new Mega version creates more powerful evolved pokemon in the Pokemon X and Y, Sun and Moon.

It also generates a new resource called Mega Energy, which you will earn by battling Mega-Evolved pokemon in raids.

Discover the world of Pokémon: Explore and find Pokémon wherever you are!

Catch more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex!

Journey with your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards!

Compete in epic Gym battles and...

Team up with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles!

It's time to get moving—your real-life adventure awaits! Let's go!

Notes:

- This app is free to play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.

- Compatible with Android devices that have 2GB RAM or more and have Android Version 6.0–10.0+ installed.

- Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices connected only to a Wi-Fi network.

- Apps may not run on certain devices even though they have compatible OS versions.

- It is recommended to play while connected to the network to get accurate location information.

- Compatibility information is subject to change.

- Please visit PokemonGO.com for additional compatibility information.

- Latest information as of October 20, 2020.