The update 0.165.0 is rolling out in Pokémon GO and it brings some highlights. The PvP league is getting closer, and the weather seems to be changing soon.
This is the update: 0.165.0 is currently being rolled out and should be available in all app stores in the next few days. At the moment, you can download the APK file and get a sneak peek.
Besides various bug fixes, there are also some new features in the code of Pokémon GO. Dataminers have taken a closer look and listed them.
The main changes with update 0.165.0
Big weather changes are coming: The weather in Pokémon GO seems to be getting a revamp soon. Dataminers have found different levels of weather. The exact effects on the game are still unclear.
Possibly, more Pokémon might spawn in the wild depending on the weather level. However, this is purely speculation for now.
Measures against cheaters: The fight against cheaters in Pokémon GO continues! The dataminers did not reveal too many details, but it seems that there will soon be more in-game measures against cheaters. Especially the warnings issued by Niantic seem to be getting an update soon.
It remains to be seen what these measures will look like, but it is another sign from Niantic that they are now intensifying their efforts against spoofers.
Crypto eggs in Pokémon GO? Dataminers have found files about crypto eggs. So it could be that Team GO Rocket will soon give you eggs that contain crypto Pokémon. It’s also possible that you can get such eggs from PokéStops occupied by Team GO Rocket.
These changes regarding buddies: The buddy feature is getting some bug fixes. It must be particularly irritating that you actually have to visit new places with your buddy to fill this heart. Previously, just spinning gyms was enough. However, this was a bug and no longer works.
Additionally, dataminers have found a medal related to buddies. It seems that soon your best buddies will be counted, similar to best friends.
Another find concerns the item shop of Pokémon GO. Bundles of Knurps have been found. Until now, you could only buy the snack for your buddy individually, but soon it should be available in a package.
What has been found regarding the PvP league: The new major feature of Pokémon GO is getting closer. In this update, just like in the previous updates, several new things for the PvP league have been found.
This time, it involves a tutorial for the league, which you will likely go through at the beginning. Additionally, a countdown has been found that is supposed to indicate the end of the season.
Furthermore, some details about the rewards have been discovered. It looks like you can receive avatar items as rewards in addition to Pokémon. However, the exact appearance of the items is not yet known.
When will all these changes come into the game? It is still unclear at the moment. So far, these are only findings from dataminers and may not even make it into the game. The next few weeks will show which changes will actually be implemented.
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