Pokemon Go Making Gigantamax Raid Changes Following Player Outcry

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As a dedicated Pokémon Go player with years of battling and catching under my belt, I must admit that the recent introduction of Gigantamax Pokémon has left me feeling more frustrated than excited. The Max Raids have proven to be nearly impossible for even larger groups of players to overcome, leaving many of us feeling like we’ve been thrown into a gym full of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise with nothing but a Pikachu and our hopes.

Over the weekend, the game Pokemon Go introduced Gigantamax Pokemon, leading to an expected chaos. The new six-star Max Raids proved nearly insurmountable for players, with many groups of gamers finding it difficult to defeat these colossal Gigantamax Pokemon. It appears that Niantic recognizes the player’s dissatisfaction, and adjustments are on the horizon, starting later this week. In a post on their Support X/Twitter account, the company outlined the precise changes that players can anticipate when Gigantamax Gengar Max Raids go live:

  • Gigantamax Gengar Max Battles will still be challenging, but we will be slightly reducing the difficulty compared to Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Max Battles.
  • Defeating Gigantamax Gengar will reward participating trainers 25k Stardust each.
  • Gigantamax Gengar will be more easy to catch once you have defeated it in a Max Battle.

Max Raids featuring Gigantamax Gengar won’t start until October 31st, so it’s exciting to see how these will differ. However, simply “softening” the challenge might not be enough to make six-star Max Raids enjoyable for most players. Currently, the issue lies in the recommended player count of 10-40 individuals. Unfortunately, players can’t join these Raids remotely, meaning you need a large group of people locally to complete them. Additionally, some players have reported on social media that they struggled to defeat Gigantamax Pokemon even with groups of 30 players. As a result, only those living in areas with numerous players stand a chance at catching a Gigantamax Pokemon.

The whole scenario is quite vexing, yet not entirely unexpected; it’s been evident that Gigantamax Raids were bound to face challenges. For some time now, Niantic has focused on encouraging Pokemon Go enthusiasts to play outside rather than indoors. This dedication has led to numerous changes in the game, many of which have negatively impacted both the game and its user base. Despite suggestions that Gigantamax Raids could be made more feasible by enabling remote participation, Niantic has yet to discuss this possibility. Moreover, it appears extremely improbable given Niantic’s efforts to diminish the appeal of Remote Raids for players.

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It’s encouraging to see Niantic beginning to shift from the existing Gigantamax standards, even if the adjustments don’t fully address the issues. This suggests that the company is paying attention to the concerns of the Pokemon Go community, which isn’t always the case. Hopefully, this could lead to further enhancements in the future. For the time being, players will need to continue expressing their grievances and wait for Gigantamax Raids to become a more enjoyable aspect of the game.

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2024-10-29 20:10