Pokemon Go has announced several changes to both the game and how developers communicate with players after responding to fan outcry over recent changes to some game features. These changes are the result of an “internal task force” set up after Niantic received overwhelmingly negative feedback about reverting several changes made during the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The task force not only determined that Pokemon Go should keep an 80 meter interaction radius for PokeStops and gyms set during the pandemic, it also announced a change to how it handles seasonal bonuses and promised additional communication lines to engage with players. Starting next month, Pokemon Go will publish a developer diary to explain upcoming features, events, and features. These developer diaries will be released every two months. Additionally, Pokemon Go will set up regular conversations with “community leaders” to continue dialogue between developers and players.
