The new Pokémon GO update 0.57.2 brings the long-awaited new Pokémon of the 2nd generation into the game.
Update: The 2nd generation is now in the game!
It has been confirmed since yesterday that the Pokémon of the 2nd generation will be activated in the game later this week. Trainers worldwide will encounter and catch over 80 new Pokémon in the wild. Patch 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS is soon rolling out and will be gradually released for different countries and regions.
An official release date for Germany is currently not known.
Patch notes 0.57.2 Android / 1.27.2 iOS
While there are currently no official patch notes, Niantic has already reported some changes in the announcement regarding the new Pokémon. Additionally, data miners found details about the update in the 0.57.2 APK. If the official patch notes add to this list, we will provide this information as soon as they are known. The following list shows the changes that have already been reported by Niantic and the changes found by data miners.
2nd Gen Pokémon: Over 80 new Pokémon of the 2nd generation are now unlocked and available in the game.
New encounter mechanisms have been added.
Additional candies when catching evolved Pokémon.
Apple Watch connection has been improved.
Avatar customization: You can replace the old clothes on your character images with new styles. There is a lot of choice for skin, shirt, pants, hat, shoes, eyes, gloves, socks, belt, necklace, and glasses. Certain clothing items may be unlocked by reaching a specific level.
New interface for encounters: When you encounter a wild Pokémon and want to catch it, there is a different interface for this in the new update. A carousel system allows easy use of berries or Poké Balls.
New berries: There are two new types of berries in the game for catching the new Pokémon. The Nanab Berry slows down the Pokémon, making it easier to catch. The Sanana Berry doubles the amount of candies if your next catching attempt is successful.
Pokémon display: In the Pokémon selection, the monsters are now displayed with gender and silhouette of their next evolutionary stage.
Night mode: A new night mode map and new encounter music have been added.
Evolutions items: Niantic has already announced that special items will be needed to evolve some of the new Pokémon. These are Metal Coat, Sun Stone, King’s Rock, Dragon Scale, and Up-Grade.
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