Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs has released an update for the game, bringing the Android version up to 0.33.0, and the iOS version to 1.3.0.
Among the issues addressed in the update is the controversial change to the game’s Pokémon tracking feature.
Niantic recently removed the broken footprints indicator below the icons of Pokémon in its “nearby” list.
This raised the ire of a few players who were angry that the company appeared to be removing features instead of fixing the bug.
In the most recent update, Niantic has completely overhauled the “Nearby” system, and is reportedly testing two variations of the tracker.
Most players should see a new menu called “Sightings”, which provides a ranking of the Pokémon nearest to you.
Niantic is a also busy testing a variation of the Pokémon tracker that shows you which Pokéstops and gyms a Pokémon is nearest to, Kotaku reported.
This variant is still being called “Nearby”.
Other changes included in the update were:
- Added a dialog to remind Trainers that they should not play while traveling above a certain speed. Trainers must confirm they are not driving in order to continue playing.
- Made improvements to the accuracy of a curveball throw
- Fixed a bug that prevented “Nice”, “Great”, and “Excellent” Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses.
- Fixed achievements showing incorrect Medal icons.
- Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time. Please choose your new nickname wisely.
- Resolved issues with the battery saver mode on iOS and re-enabled the feature.
- Added visuals of Team Leaders Candela, Blanche, and Spark.
- We’re currently testing a variation of the “Nearby Pokémon” feature with a subset of users. During this period you may see some variation in the nearby Pokémon UI.
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