Summary
Dynamaxing is on its way toPokemon Goas a brand-new battle gimmick, bringing the premier feature fromPokemon SwordandShieldinto the popular augmented-reality mobile game. The feature was unveiled as part of a commemorative update to honor the eighth anniversary ofPokemon Go, and will arrive alongside several new additions and time-limited events at some point in the future.
Eight years since its launch in the summer of 2016,Pokemon Gohas managed to maintain a healthy player base, likely due to consistent updates, time-limited events, and community-driven gameplay. On top of this, they tend to cross over with content from the mainline series as well, such as limited edition Pokemon and special raid battles themed around specific games or anime series, withPokemonSwordandShieldseemingly being no exception.
Pokemon Godeveloper Niantic revealed details about upcoming features for the game on Twitter following its eighth anniversary celebration, with a piece of key art that depicting a Dynamaxing Wartortle in the background, along with a variety of Pokemon. The original Tweet was accompanied with a link to the game’s update page, which details some more notable additions that are on the way, such as a crossover withthePokemon Horizonsanime series.
Dynamaxing Comes to Pokemon Go
Dynamaxing inPokemon SwordandShieldcauses a Pokemon to grow to extreme heights while boosting its stats to a massive degree to allow for ultra-powerful moves and a new layer of strategy. Some Pokemon even took on all-new designs when engaging with the Dynamaxing mechanic, leaving some fans to wonder whether new Pokemon added in later updates will receive original designs as well.
Pokemon Gohas seen a slew of new updates this last year, as it finally caught up to the most recent mainline entries with the addition of creatures from the Paldea region fromPokemon ScarletandViolet.Niantic also added a feature that allows players to map their own custom routes for others to view and follow, allowing for tailor-made sightseeing adventures, along with a major graphical overhaul.
With eight years of updates and a dedicated player base at the center of its community,Pokemon Goremains a popular entry in the flagship Nintendo franchise that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. As for what the future holds, there is still plenty ofPokemoncontent, mechanics and characters the game has yet to embrace, such asTerastallization fromPokemon ScarletandViolet.
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