Pokemon GO’slatest update has begun rolling out and although some players are still waiting for it to appear in the app store, the early APK breakdown is available and gives the community a chance to tear through the code and see what changes are in store. In addition to some exciting hints at thereturn of Team Go Rocket with Jessie and James, there is a lot of other interesting stuff in the code to help setup the release of additional Galaran Pokemon in the mobile AR game.
The APK teardown for update 0.175.0 includes a lot. There are bug fixes, updates to Friend functionality, and even the bones for what will likely become a Remote Raid invite system so thatPokemon GOfriends can raid alongside each other. All that said, the part of the code that touches on the Galar region creatures is probably the most exciting.
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Most players are currently looking to the past bycompleting the Throwback 2020 Special Researchand earning some exciting encounter rewards with tons of Pokemon from the series' first three generations. AlthoughPokemon GOmay only be up to generation four in its slow rollout of the entire global Pokedex, there have been a few Gen eight appearances already to help celebrate the announcement and launch of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Some addition Galar love is on the way with new code setting the stage for the release of three new Pokemon and a whole bunch of new forms…
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Keep in mind that this code is just setting the stage to add all of these things to the came and doesn’t necessarily mean players will be able to set out and find them as soon as the update is downloaded. There’s a lot of other exciting code included in the APK teardown, so we’re looking forward to reading through the official patch notes when they release and seeing what new features or improvements have actually gone live.
For now, players may want to keep hunting downthe best Unova Pokemon in the gameif improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for morePokemon GOstrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GOis available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
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