In Pokémon GO, raids will soon be possible from home. Niantic announces this and also introduces further measures against the coronavirus.
What’s new in POGO? Niantic provided information about the situation surrounding the coronavirus in a blog post on their website. They also touched on several things that are set to launch soon in Pokémon GO.
One point is raiding from home. You won’t have to stand at the gym anymore and can participate in the raid from your couch with friends.
These measures against corona are set to take effect soon
What was said about the raids: Niantic briefly mentions raiding from home. They only state that soon you will be able to participate in raids from home with friends.
We will enhance our virtual social features in the game so that you can stay in touch even when it’s no longer possible in real life. We will create a way for you to participate in Pokémon GO raids with your friends from home.
Niantic in a blog post
It seems that you actually do not need a gym to complete raids. The raids were one of the last social interactions that Niantic had not yet restricted.
What other changes have been announced? Three things stand out in particular. They include:
- Adjustments to Adventure Sync will allow indoor activities to unlock special rewards – You might also hatch eggs more easily from home
- You will soon be able to visit your favorite places virtually – What this will look like is still completely unclear
- Live events in summer, such as the GO Fests, are set to be brought home. So it’s quite possible that there could be a worldwide GO Fest
What does this mean for Pokémon GO? The world of Pokémon GO will change significantly once again. Almost all functions that require interaction with other trainers will shift into your own four walls.
These are important steps to ensure that players are no longer encouraged to go outside. The first measures were already implemented a few days ago.
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Federal Centre for Health Education recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds. Niantic has taken various measures so that youcan also play Pokémon GO from home .
