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Niantic teases upcoming PvP mode for Pokemon GO

Niantic teases upcoming PvP mode for Pokemon GO

Posted: 30 Nov 2018, 12:50 , by Cosmin Vasile

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Niantic teases upcoming PvP mode for Pokemon GO

Niantic has been talking about a PvP mode for Pokemon GO for quite some time now, but the company didn't really commit to an ETA. Although details about how is it going to work are a bit scarce at the moment, Niantic is letting us know that it won't be long until Pokemon GO players will have access to a PvP mode.

A couple of images teasing the PvP mode have just been tweeted by the official Pokemon GO handle, which suggests the new feature might drop very soon, maybe by the end of the year.

Get prepared... Trainer Battles are coming soon to Pokémon GO #GOBattle pic.twitter.com/AUWyhNGlT7
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 30, 2018

The upcoming player-versus-player mechanic will probably breath new life in a game that has become a phenomenon immediately after making its debut on iOS devices. Unfortunately, even though PvP is one of the major features of the Pokemon franchise, Niantic hasn't been able to include in the game's initial release.

Although we expect a spike in players once PvP mode makes it into the game, depending on how well the feature will be implemented, these new players may remain faithful to Pokemon GO for a longer time.

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posted on 30 Nov 2018, 13:32 1

1. JMartin22 (Posts: 2296; Member since: 30 Apr 2013)

I can imagine it’s going to be heavily restricted, ad hoc like where you have to be physically within viewing distance of the person. In which case, it’s not going to be that interesting.

posted on 03 Dec 2018, 07:07

5. patroni0 (Posts: 56; Member since: 26 Mar 2012)

on every pokemon game on handheld thus far you've had to be within viewing distance of the person, so this only makes sense

posted on 30 Nov 2018, 15:26 1

2. Dadler22 (Posts: 194; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)

Im surprised people are still playing this game lol

posted on 30 Nov 2018, 23:17 1

3. MoonlitTear (Posts: 52; Member since: 09 Jun 2008)

Why is that a surprise?

posted on 03 Dec 2018, 08:05

7. civicsr2cool (Posts: 230; Member since: 19 Oct 2016)

Because the app does not run on jailbroken and rooted devices. Everyone that I know who used to play had their account banned because of it, including myself.