Pokémon Go players are expressing their dissatisfaction with the latest ticketed Ultra Unlock: Paldea I’ve Got Your Back timed research task, released on September 10. Many players believe it is not worth the money and are even calling it a “scam.”
The ticket, priced at $5, grants players a list of enjoyable tasks to complete during the event. These tasks include sending gifts to game friends, walking certain distances, using berries to catch Pokémon, and more. Upon completion, players receive rewards such as an Incubator, two encounters with Pawmi, berries, candies, XP points, Stardust, and a stylish Pawmi-themed backpack for their character.
However, a Reddit post on September 10 revealed a problem: one player encountered Pawmi twice without needing to purchase the research ticket. This led them to question why they should pay for something they can obtain for free. “Isn’t [Pawmi] the thing Niantic is charging five bucks for two encounters of? Well, I’ve caught two for free. Scam alert,” the player expressed. Others chimed in, explaining that the cost of the timed research ticket covers the Pawmi-themed backpack, not the encounters or other rewards. “They announced a week ago that it was spawning in the wild. The ticket is for the backpack,” one player clarified.
Despite this explanation, many players still consider it a poor deal. One player pointed out that the backpack, being a purely cosmetic item, will be available in the shop within a couple of months, rendering the ticket essentially worthless for those willing to wait. “Sure, it will cost about 400 coins, but you can technically get it for free [once the event is over],” they argued. Even if that doesn’t happen, another player stated that paying five dollars for a backpack is too steep.
The majority of the community agrees that their five dollars should provide more than just a couple of cosmetics and an abundance of currency like berries, which most players already possess. While the saying “if you don’t like it, don’t buy it” is thrown around, it is evident that players are dissatisfied with Niantic’s offerings through the research task ticket. Only time will tell if Niantic is willing to make adjustments or additions to the ticket in future research days.
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