The new Pokémon GO update 0.89.1 for Android and 1.59.1 for iOS fixes the annoying bug in the Pokémon overview and brings changes to the game.
With a new update, the developers (finally) address issues that have been bothering players for weeks. There are also visual changes to some Pokémon, performance improvements to the game, a new loading screen, and better sorting options. This update is currently being rolled out and will be gradually released for different regions.
In the patch notes, the developers explain what has changed with the Pokémon GO patch.
Update 0.89.1 / 1.59.1 Patch Notes
Since one of the last updates, trainers have been plagued by an annoying scroll bug. After each sending, evolving, or renaming, the list of monsters would jump back to the top. This frustrated many trainers, as it led to a significantly higher time expenditure for smaller actions. This and other bugs have now been fixed by the developers at Niantic.
- The Pokémon screen no longer jumps back to the beginning after each evolving, sending, or renaming
- With a new option, you can now sort your Pokémon in your PokéDex by their region
- The overview of egg incubators has been improved
- The size of various monsters has been adjusted in some parts of the app
- Various bugs have been fixed and performance improved
In addition to these official patch notes, data miners have taken a closer look at what else has changed in Pokémon GO with the update.
Update 0.89.1 Data Mining
The experts from TheSilphRoad have also taken a closer look at the update, as they do with every other Pokémon GO update. We summarize their findings here for you:
- The annoying scroll bug is indeed gone
- In line with the upcoming Community Day, which is just around the corner, one of the most irritating bugs in Pokémon GO has been fixed.
- Pokémon Sizes
- The experts confirm that now some large Pokémon in the game appear differently during encounters, in battles, or during dodge animations. The changes are said to be noticeable. According to initial reports, this also affects Kyogre, which is now supposed to be easier to catch.
- Incubators
- Finally, incubators have been grouped. Additionally, the infinite incubator is now at the top of the list.
- PokéDex clearer
- The new subdivision into different regions should make searching for monsters in the PokéDex easier now.
- BUG fixes for AR+ mode
- Map improvements
- It seems that there are changes to the representation of streets, water, buildings, and parks. This is not supposed to be anything groundbreaking.
- Side swiping improved
- On many devices, there were issues when swiping to the side, for example in the raid lobby overview when scrolling between different participants. It seems that this function has been improved.
- Shiny icons now in the overview
- It is now even harder to accidentally send Shiny Pokémon. In the monster overview, small stars now appear above each Shiny you have caught.
- PokéBall selection remembered
- The game now remembers which PokéBall type you last used and activates it automatically during the next encounter. Experts disagree on whether this function is intended or a bug. So be careful which ball you use.
- Performance improvements
- Better performance is now achieved when completing multiple tasks, such as using a potion and the corresponding animation.
- 2018 Loading Screen with new faces
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