Niantic confirms that both the trading feature and PvP battles (Trainer vs. Trainer) are already on the way to Pokémon GO .
The content issues of Pokémon GO have been a major topic in recent days and weeks. For months, there were no significant changes in the augmented reality hit. John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, recently announced in an interview that there will be big innovations in the game shortly. Features that fans have been demanding for months are already on the way, and it’s only a matter of time before they are released. Get ready for battles against other trainers and the trading of Pokémon.
Trading feature and Trainer battles (PvP) on the way
In an interview with Vice, John Hanke recently spoke about Pokémon GO and the game’s future plans. The technical issues shortly after the release diverted attention from the planned features. Bug fixes and other important patches took precedence. Some features that Niantic considers essential were postponed due to these problems. However, they are still on the future plan of the app.
These features include trading Pokémon and Trainer vs. Trainer battles. Those who played Pokémon on the Game Boy may remember how they previously transferred monsters from one Game Boy to another using the Link Cable. Battling against friends was also possible this way. It’s only natural that players want such features in a modern Pokémon version.
According to John Hanke, these two features are already “on the way” and are expected to be available for players soon. If there hadn’t been so many issues at the launch of the app, today one of these planned features would already be available. Just like the arena battle system, which currently does not meet Niantic’s expectations for these battles. Improvements are likely to come in the future.
The developments of these features will be completed soon, says Hanke. The frenzy that the game caused meant that these features are being integrated into the game with delays. Hanke did not provide an exact date, but this is a long-awaited official statement regarding these features, which gives hope. Soon you will be able to duel against other trainers in the PvP mode in the game and send your strongest Pokémon into battle.
With the trading feature, you can complete your collection, even if you have no luck with wild Pokémon and only catch the same ones.
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