In Pokémon GO substantial changes have been made to the map with the latest update 0.137.1. We show you what is new and what features have also been added.
The change concerns: With the latest update, an updated version of the OSM map has also been included. Niantic relies on this map and creates the in-game map accordingly.
This change has also removed the mega nests that were appearing all over the world. Players can now play better in these areas.
This is also new: In addition to the redesign of the map, there are also numerous other features that have been added. You can now enter more commands into the search bar.
This is how the map changes
This is new on the map: The map update is not directly related to the update, however, this, like the update, was updated on the night of March 8th.
- New streets and paths have been added, which could become new spawn points in the future
- New areas have received spawn points
- Some nests have been revised or newly added
- Mega nests have been removed
This is the situation with the mega nests: The most popular mega nests in Germany are in Berlin. On one hand, the entire southwest of the city is a large nest, on the other hand, the whole west of the city.
This is due to a marking on the OSM map. This area was marked in such a way that Niantic’s system recognized it as a nest. Therefore, these areas were adopted.
This is now new: With the update of the OSM map, there are no more mega nests. The markings that had indicated the nests have been removed. Players in these regions can now catch significantly more different Pokémon than before.
These features are also new in the update
In addition to the major change to the OSM map, there are also smaller features that came with the update. We present the highlights here:
- New search terms can be entered into the bar
- “baby” shows all baby Pokémon in your list
- “hatched” shows all Pokémon from eggs
- “withitem” shows all Pokémon that can be evolved with evolution items
- The Spinda form from the Valentine’s Day event will now be displayed in the PokéDex; as well as 11 more slots for forms that will come
- All forms of Deoxys will now be displayed in the PokéDex
- New sounds for PvP have been added
- Farbeagle has received an update, so no TMs can be applied
Another find was the shape-shifter Rotom, which was also found in the code:
