As impressive as Pokémon GO is, one thing that's been missing from it for a long time now is online battles. Player verse player matches are currently limited to local play. Fortunately, that's all set to change early next year.
This "core" aspect of the Pokémon universe will be built upon in the popular augmented mobile game with a new online feature called GO Battle League. Here's the Twitter announcement:
In a post over on the official game site, Niantic says GO Battle League will encourage players to "get out and explore" the world.
To gain entry into the league, all you have to do is go for a walk. You can then battle opponents from around the globe through a matchmaking system and rise up in the ranks.
Niantic hopes this new feature will make GO battles "more competitive and accessible" to trainers around the world. Additional details will be shared in a special developer insights video very soon.
Will you be trying out this new feature when it launches early next year? Tell us below.
[source pokemongolive.com]
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Curious how much this'll effect Silph Road's league events
If this is the case, then they better allow online trading with strangers as well.
So, seems like it might be kinda fun, now. Too bad I never downloaded it and am so far behind I can't be bothered to even try.
I play Pokemon Go a good amount while I walk around town. But PvP in this game holds no real appeal to me. I just hunt for shiny Pokemon and take on gyms and raids.
I just saw this in my home page on my browser
I thought you could already battle friends online? I've never done it but that is an option right?
Not interested in playing against spoofers/cheaters. Niantic has not done enough to stop them and you will not be able to compete against them.
I would only consider playing if they had you battle with a standard selection of Pokémon that would be available to everyone. You would not be able to use your own. That way the winner would be the one who knows the Pokémon moves, types, and battles the best.
Just my thoughts.
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