According to Niantic CEO John Hanke, PvP battles in Pokémon GO are indeed an option. However, when the feature will come is unclear.
The “Augmented Reality” game Pokémon GO has received several changes since its release. For example, improvements were made to the tracking system and entirely new features were added to the game.
The community of “Pokémon GO” players has desired a specific feature in the game since day one. Battles! Many players want to compete against friends or other trainers to prove they are the very best. Now, the head of Niantic has commented on this wish.
More features in the future of Pokémon GO
In an interview with Techcrunch, Niantic’s CEO John Hanke discussed plans for the future. For example, certain events are expected to occur when developers implement new Pokémon into the game. Alongside these events, there will also be “player versus player” battles in the future of Pokémon GO. However, when it comes to feedback, Hanke and the developers do not solely rely on the players. Besides the community, Hanke also takes into account the wishes of a very specific advisor. In the interview, he said:
I have a 10-year-old son. He is my Pokémon expert, and we play together. He wants to play against his friends in Pokémon GO. Battles are something we often talk about. This feature will likely make it onto our roadmap.
Trainers around the world must be thinking that Hanke’s son has now earned many points. However, Hanke did not provide a specific plan for when this feature would be integrated into the game. Nevertheless, it’s nice to know that this idea is not simply being ignored but is indeed being considered. To ensure the system works properly, developers will need some time – whether we like it or not.
The newest feature in Pokémon GO is Buddy Pokémon that accompany you on your adventures. With them, you can earn additional Pokémon candies to strengthen your companions. We have summarized how the system works for you here.
