In Pokémon GO fighting in raids is one of the most important features for many trainers. Now the developers are testing a new feature that the game has needed for years. We at MeinMMO show you what it is and who can already try it out.
What are raids? In Pokémon GO you can not only encounter wild monsters but also fight against them in so-called raids. Particularly the legendary Pokémon from level 5 raids are in demand, however, one needs strong support from other trainers to defeat them.
Since the pandemic, players have also been able to invite others to remote raids in other regions of the world. But to find suitable teammates for this, trainers have often had to rely on external apps. Niantic wants to change this and is testing a new feature in the app Campfire. We explain what it is supposed to bring you.
Niantic tests host function for raids
What is Campfire? Campfire is Niantic’s own app that allows trainers to communicate with each other. This allows for chatting, forming groups, or sending smoke signals to show that they want to do a raid in Pokémon GO.
Here we explain how Campfire works.
Which function is being tested? In the future, trainers will be able to indicate in Campfire not only when they want to participate on-site in a raid in Pokémon GO but it should also be possible for them to host this raid. Similar to how it already works in other apps like Poke Genie, trainers will then be able to invite others specifically. How this function looks in Campfire is shown in the image from Reddit user circe1:
Who can test the function? The new function is not yet available to all players in Campfire. Niantic has selected a group of trainers who received a corresponding email from the developers and can try out the function from March 22 to March 29. The notification looks like this:
Trainers criticize limited function
In general, trainers are excited about the idea of the new function, as many believe it is long overdue and would significantly improve the game. However, Niantic is also criticized for the approach.
This is primarily because Campfire is still limited months after its release. Those wanting access to the app need an invitation. For this reason, trainers do not understand why Niantic has also restricted the test version of the new function. On Reddit you can read the following:
- TowelMage: “A QoL feature as a limited-time bonus in an additional app with an entry barrier. What the hell is that kind of perspective?”
- BoristheWatchmaker: “A desperately needed QoL update is hidden behind another desperately needed QoL update that is still unavailable for most of the player base.”
- Individual_Breath_34: “If they publish a Poke Genie equivalent in their app, that would be one of the best decisions they have ever made.”
When access will come for all trainers and whether this function will find a permanent home in Campfire remains to be seen. As soon as there is new information on this, you will learn about it at MeinMMO.
What do you think of the new function in Campfire? Are you one of the lucky ones who can already try it out? Or are you still unable to use the app? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
If you are looking for people to participate in raids, you can also use external apps. I show you how easy it is to do remote raids via Poke Genie.
