Dataminers regularly gather information about what new content might be coming soon to Pokémon GO. A new find points to map changes and a bit more organization in the item bag.
Where does the information come from? The “Pokeminers” are a group of dataminers who regularly scour the code of Pokémon GO to uncover possible new content.
The data usually involves features that may go live in the game at a later date.
However, this is not an official announcement, but a leak – so it’s uncertain when and in what form the data will ultimately be used in the game.
What the Pokeminers’ leak reveals about Pokémon GO
In the Pokémon GO subreddit, the Pokeminers recently shared a new find – and it suggests a wintery atmosphere in Pokémon GO (via reddit).
The find shows various assets that could be used in a winter version of the map of Pokémon GO. For example, you can see:
- A snow-covered catch screen
- Festive lighting for trees on the catch screen
- Winter textures for grass, park terrain, snow, and roads
- Snow piles and new leaf textures
- Possible fireworks effects for New Year’s Eve
Given the winter months, the events in December, and the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, it’s conceivable that these graphics will be used soon.
This wouldn’t be the first time this year: Around Halloween, Pokémon GO changed its map and adjusted the visuals. It’s likely that something similar will happen this winter as well.
More organization in the bag: In addition to the winter graphics, there is another interesting find. Apparently, there will be a change in the item bag that allows for an optional grid view.
Currently, items can only be searched in the form of a long list. The ability to select a grid instead could contribute to better organization.
Moreover, the dataminers mention that there should be item categories — this could be for raid passes, balls, berries, and similar items. This could also help make the item bag appear noticeably tidier in the future.
What do you think about the possible changes? Would you like a winter map? Let us know in the comments!
Another find recently made the rounds. It pointed to an exciting upcoming Community Day in Pokémon Go.
