Players have praised Niantic for making significant improvements to Pokémon Go Fest, resulting in a more enjoyable game experience. One key change that received positive feedback was the increased catch rate of Legendary raids. This allowed players to complete multiple raids consecutively and led to full lobbies for Rayquaza raids. Players hope that this boosted catch rate will be included in future events.
Another improvement that players appreciated was the addition of a Ready button during the raid preparation phase. This button allowed all participants to start the raid countdown with just 10 seconds when pressed by everyone or when the raid reached its maximum capacity of 20 players. This prevented the wastage of Raid Passes due to last-second player exits. Players have been requesting this feature for years and hope to see it permanently added to Pokémon Go.
During Pokémon Go Fest, Mega Rayquaza was a major focus, and players could collect Meteorites to enhance its power instead of using Mega Energy. The event was highly successful, with players completing all 20 Global Challenges tied to the event. As a result, they will receive Ultra Unlock bonuses in the near future and an additional event with even more rewards.
The Hidden Gems season, which offered various bonuses, will end in less than four days. The next season, starting on September 1, will feature Pokémon species from Paldea, including their starters and evolution lines. The details of the new season are yet to be revealed.
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| Saw far more trainers raiding/walking than pre-pandemic which speaks to health of game, at least during major events. Props. | There was a significant increase in the number of trainers participating in raids and walking compared to before the pandemic, which indicates the game’s popularity, especially during major events. |
| “Definitively a huge bonus of the boosted catch rate this weekend, allowed me to complete several consecutive raids with others. This and full lobbies for Ray made this quite enjoyable and hopefully be included in future events.” | The boosted catch rate during the event was a huge advantage as it allowed players to complete multiple raids in a row. The full lobbies for Rayquaza raids also added to the enjoyment, and players hope to see these features in future events. |
| “I had over 30 premium passes from pre Covid hoarding. I blew through all but three yesterday because I could catch them so easily.” | I had saved over 30 premium passes from before the pandemic, and I used almost all of them yesterday because catching Pokémon became much easier. |
Source: DOTESPORTS
