“My main drive for playing Pokemon Go…”: Niantic Got Something Right with a Recent Update and It’s Resulting in Some Serious Impressive Results

Fans think that Niantic has finally done something good in Pokemon Go.

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  • Pokemon Go is one of the most popular mobile games out there.
  • Its studio, Niantic, is often criticized for its reckless implementation of features.
  • However, gamers love Niantic's overhaul to the Pokemon Go Photo Mode.
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In the eight years since its original debut way back in 2016, Pokemon Go has added over 1000 Pokemon added as creatures that can be found and captured while walking around outside in the real world.

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There’s always something for players, both new and old, to do, such as raids and special events, which are being constantly updated.

Unfortunately, the past few months have been quite a bumpy ride for Niantic, as the studio has suffered a lot of flak from the community. Trainers aren’t satisfied with the state of remote raiding, trading, and the lackluster events.

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Despite all the complaints, the community applauds Niantic for overhauling Pokemon Go Photo Mode!

Pokemon Go’s Photo Mode is Probably Niantic’s Greatest Work

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Among the many fun and useful features, you’ll come across Photo Mode in Pokemon Go, which allows trainers to take snapshots of their favorite Pokemon, as well as capture real-world environments if they use AR mode. Although it was already an epic feature, Niantic enhanced it and added many new things.

With the Rediscover Yourself update, players could include up to three Pokemon in their snapshots, and the game now provides group set suggestions. That’s not all; trainers can even edit the position of their Pokemon and take advantage of the burst and timer mode.

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Gamers love the brand-new Pokemon Go Snapshot feature, which pushes them to head out in the wild and click on some breathtaking shots with their favorite Pokemon. For one trainer on Reddit, it’s the sole reason for them to still play the game!

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Many in the community who hadn’t explored the new Pokemon Go Snapshot rework got caught completely off-guard by the beauty of photographs clicked with it.

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Other trainers are even planning to get their significant others in on the Snapshot feature and enjoy the game together!

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It’s clear that Niantic has done phenomenal work with the Pokemon Go Photo Mode. Its rework was a great way to enhance the game’s creative and social aspects, encouraging players to further explore and interact with the environment around them.

Let’s hope Niantic can carry forward this momentum for the upcoming Pokemon Go updates and bring something truly ground-breaking for the game yet again.

Get Ready For Pokemon Go Adventure Week

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Adventure Week is coming to Pokemon Go. (Image via Niantic)

Pokemon Go has finally announced the 2024 edition of Adventure Week! The annual event will kick off on August 2, at 10 am and end on August 12, at 11:59 pm local time! During the event, we’ll see eight fan-favorite Pokemon appear in the wild, including Kabuto, Roggenrola, and Drilbur!

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That’s not all! For $2.00 USD, Pokemon Go players will be able to purchase a ticket that will grant them additional rewards and encounters with themed Pokemon. With the new Pokemon Go photo mode, you’ll be able to capture memorable moments with your favorite fossil Pokemon during the event!

August is looking to be a packed month for the game, as we’ll see five-star raids kick off with Moltres, Thundurus Incarnate Forme, and Xerneas, while mega raids will bring back Kangaskhan, Aerodactyl, and Salamence. Poplio is set to be an August Community Day feature.

Are you enjoying Pokemon Go‘s new and enhanced Photo Mode? If so, let us know in the comments!

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Written by Dhruv Bhatnagar

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Dhruv has been an avid gamer all his life, with an emphasis on multiplayer titles. After switching to PC, he has dabbled in the world of GTA Online ever since its release. He aims to spread his passion for gaming through his writing.