In Pokémon Go, legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo and Mew are expected to be catchable later this year. An arena overhaul is also planned for the next update of Pokémon Go. The trading feature and “Trainer vs Trainer” battles are being discussed for further updates later this year.
The German edition of Wired has conducted an interview with John Hanke, the head of Niantic. In a preview article, it says:
“Niantic wants to finally deliver what Trainers have been waiting for since the first weeks: the legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo, Mew, and the three elemental birds assigned to the teams.”
According to Hanke, “we will see more of this year.” He can say that with certainty.
In the next update, Pokémon GO will overhaul the arena
Further statements from Hanke from the conversation with Wired:
In Pokémon Go, team play and arenas are under construction – more people should participate in arena battles. Arenas are not functioning as well as desired. Arena battles should become more lucrative. Teamwork will be emphasized. This is seen as the biggest potential for Pokémon Go.
People should have a common goal, meet, and band together to achieve this goal.
The second update will focus on the arenas and revise them. That’s next – what comes after that remains undisclosed by Hanke. Important topics at Niantic are trading and battles between trainers. They are thinking a lot about this.
Niantic has its eyes on fake GPS and other cheats. Hanke believes it is the responsibility of developers to ensure that everyone plays fairly. Fake GPS destroys the greatest fun of Pokémon GO. The reward lies in getting movement and seeing parts of the world that one hasn’t visited yet.
The question remains: How will the legendary Pokémon be introduced into the game?
Mein MMO thinks: It will be interesting to see how exactly the legendary Pokémon will be introduced into the game. There are already many fan theories about this. The “worst case” has been speculated that they may come in the form of a “sponsor deal,” making them only catchable in stores or restaurants of a specific chain. Others believe that legendary Pokémon could be caught at team events. This would fit Hanke’s statements about “team play.”
It will definitely be exciting to see when the legendary Pokémon will appear, which ones will come, and how exactly players will obtain them. From many comments and reactions from fans, we see that players are waiting to catch the first generation along with the legendary Pokémon.
Many trainers dream of catching them all. What would you wish for?
By the way, story is not on the priority list of Pokémon Go:
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