Pokémon GO receives special field research that you do not need to go outside for. The new feature will help to play the game a bit better from home.
These are the new quests: The new special field research is available to trainers without having to spin a PokéStop. They had previously been announced as an upcoming feature and now seem to be going live.
Players in New Zealand have already shared what the new feature looks like:
As seen in the Reddit post, the new quests are clearly highlighted as “Bonus” and occupy a slot apart from the usual three field researches. You do not need to create extra space for these quests in order to receive them.
This is how the quests improve playing from home
This is what the quests look like: The quests seem to be overall very easy. For the current bonus task, players only need to send 10 Pokémon to receive an incense. There is no need to go outside for this quest.
Playing from home becomes easier: The incense reward also makes playing easier in your own four walls. The item allows more Pokémon to spawn without having to move from your spot.
Additionally, trainers can secure a daily stamp for research breakthrough through the additional field research. This allows you to achieve rewards and Pokémon encounters even when you’re not going outside.
The new quests fit well with the new remote raids, where you can currently challenge Darkrai and other raid bosses.
The new bonus quests are part of a group of changes that Niantic has made to allow playing Pokémon GO from home. The stop range and the function of your buddy have also been adjusted to improve the gameplay from home.
