The release of Generation 3 in Pokémon GO is not far away. Niantic has now implemented important preparations in the game that are necessary for the release.
Players of Pokémon GO around the world are eagerly waiting for new monsters in the game. Various sources such as advertisements in app stores or sounds in the code of Pokémon GO suggest that we can expect monsters from the third generation at the Halloween event 2017.
Another important step has now been taken, which is crucial for the release of Generation 3.
Gender ratios found in the code
The new Pokémon GO update 0.79.3 / 1.49.3 is now available for iOS users. Players have now discovered that there are further changes in the update that indicate a soon release of Gen 3 in Pokémon GO.
On Reddit, user Chrales shared his findings. In the GAME_MASTER file, there were changes regarding the gender distribution of the monsters from Generation 3. This information is needed before new Pokémon are released.
This determines how frequently certain species appear as male or female monsters.
As a comparison: The gender ratios of Generation 2 were added to the game a day before the release of the monsters. Theoretically, it would now be possible to send the new Pokémon into the wild and onto the trainers’ devices. However, the new attacks are still missing in the game.
If Niantic wanted, they could release Generation 3 and assign them the attacks of Generation 1 and 2. However, this would take away much potential from the release, as fans are already looking forward to the new attacks they can use in battles.
We also assume that there will be another update before the release of Generation 3, in which new attacks will be added.
Full release or just a few monsters?
For a few days now, we have been on the “hype train” towards Gen 3. However, Niantic is still missing important official statements. The Halloween event 2017 has not been announced yet, but the facts of the third generation speak for themselves:
- Sounds of the monsters are in the code,
- a new wallpaper with Gen 3 monsters
- and clear advertising in the app store
Before the official announcement, trainers speculate about what Niantic is planning. Are they bringing a majority of Generation 3 to the game for Halloween, or will it just be a few spooky Pokémon? What do you think?
