The live event around Genesect called “Modular Investigation” takes place in the middle of the Corona crisis. Pokémon GO has made various adjustments to ensure you can safely play the event.
Which event is it about? For the introduction of the mysterious Pokémon Genesect, Niantic had something special in mind: Similar to Regigigas, you can purchase a ticket for 8.99 euros and then complete a special research that will reward you with Genesect.
To ensure you can safely play the event, Niantic has now made some changes that facilitate playing from home. You should be able to complete the special research entirely without leaving your house.
Play Modular Investigation without Problems – Despite Corona Crisis
What Niantic announces: Initially, Niantic posts on Twitter stating that the entire Genesect event is playable alone. You do not need to interact with other people to obtain Genesect.
Many trainers were not satisfied with this, as there are curfews in many places, and it sounded like one would still have to go out for the event.
Subsequently, there was further confirmation from the YouTuber ZoëTwoDots on Twitter. She wrote that the event was designed for home. Thus, you do not need to spin PokéStops or participate in raids for the quests. You can complete everything safely from home.
What does this mean for the trainers? No matter where you live, the quest should be manageable for you. It remains to be seen how many Pokémon you need to catch during the tasks. After all, Niantic cannot assume that every player has their own spawn points right at their door.
It is therefore quite possible that Niantic will increase the spawns for the event or give away items again, so that you can solve the tasks.
If you were worried that you couldn’t play the Genesect event properly, you should be reassured now. You can buy the ticket without hesitation and use it from home.
What other changes are there due to Corona? Pokémon GO is hit hard by the Corona crisis. There are various adjustments:
- The raid hour has been canceled
- It is easier to play from home
- EX-raids have been temporarily suspended
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of getting infected with the Coronavirus yourself and others. The Robert Koch Institute recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings of people. Niantic has taken various measures to ensure that you can play Pokémon GO from home .
