Pokémon GO Reduces PokéStop Spin Distance In America And New Zealand

And the community isn't happy.

 

 

As countries around the world attempt to bounce back from the pandemic, Niantic has decided now is the right time to undo some Pokémon GO safety and accessibility measures tied to the pandemic.

 

 

The latest update applies specifically to America and New Zealand - with the mobile AR developer announcing at the start of this month that it would be reducing the PokéStop spin distance. In other words, players will now have to be closer to them to interact.

 

 

"Previously, PokéStop and Gym interaction distances were increased, to enable people to engage from further away. After this change the distance will revert back to the standard distance, although this may be increased during future events and as part of certain features."

 

 

It's also removed bonuses - such as increased Incense effectiveness and reduced the number of gifts you can receive from Buddy pocket monsters. Unsurprisingly, it's not gone down well with the Pokémon fanbase - with some even threatening to boycott the game until the PokéStop distance is increased again.

 

Pokémon GO has reverted spin distances in the US as the COVID-19 delta variant sweeps across the country. Below is America's last 30 days. Shame on @NianticLabs. RT and show them that fans' health should take priority! pic.twitter.com/tPMz4QHD8U

— PokéJungle (@pokejungle) August 1, 2021

 

 

Seems Niantic didn't listen to the feedback and have reduced PokéStop distance

Really goes to show:
Main Series: Silently listens to feedback and adjusts next gen
Masters: Listens to feedback and adjusts
UNITE: Asks for feedback and plans to adjust
GO: La la la la not listening

— Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) August 1, 2021

 

 

 

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