Pokémon GO has caused a stir in recent weeks with the change to its visibility. Now there is another change.
This is what Niantic changed about visibility: The visibility in Pokémon GO has been a huge topic in recent weeks. Niantic first expanded it on your screen. You could now see more gyms and PokéStops. Fans loved this change.
Despite all the praise, Niantic suddenly reduced visibility. The developers not only decreased the radius back to the original value but made it even smaller. Players were furious and wondered why Niantic suddenly took away a great feature.
Developers backtrack: Now there is a conciliatory gesture from Niantic. In the latest update 0.133.1 , the visibility in the game will be increased again. However, it will be extended to approximately the original range before all the changes.
That’s why it was an important step
This is what Niantic did right: After the reduction of visibility, many players were angry with Niantic. Although the change now is not a huge step, it restores the old conditions.
Many players feel a bit calmer now. The shitstorm that arose after the reduction is gradually fading away. Niantic has pulled its head out of the noose and even managed to appease many trainers.
That’s why a wide visibility is important: For many players, larger visibility may not seem really important at first glance, but this feature brings various advantages.
You can see many more gyms and thus more raids. Coordination for raids becomes easier because more players can see and share these with other players.
Moreover, the expansion means more EX-Raid Gyms are in view of the players. They can directly inform fellow players that a raid is happening at these gyms. This makes triggering EX raids easier.
This is what players say: Many players have words of reconciliation for Niantic. On Reddit , the topic was widely discussed and received much support.
It is said, for instance: “It’s not as far as before the reduction, but I can live with it. I can see two more gyms again and am satisfied.”
What do you think of the change? Are you satisfied?
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