There's a new Pokemon Go update. Here's what you need to know!
Pokémon Go updates aren't common, but they are a big deal. Here's what you need to know about each major one!
Update, October 23: Added information about version 0.43.3 with changes to eggs hatching!
Version 0.43.3 - October 23
This minor update makes changes to the way eggs hatch, depending on how long you have to walk to access them.
- Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
- Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
- Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
- Minor text fixes
Niantic Labs also points out that from October 26 to November 1, "you'll earn double the amount of Candy every time you catch, hatch and transfer Pokémon! Don't forget your Buddy Pokémon, because they will help you earn Candy four times as fast."
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Version 0.41.3 - October 12
This update focuses on the Catch Bonus, which offers a bonus for catching more of a specific type of Pokémon.
- Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type.
- Updated Gym Training: Trainers can now bring six Pokémon to battle at friendly Gyms. The CP of the Pokémon you are battling may be temporarily adjusted lower for your training session.
- Egg & Incubator Screens: These will periodically update the distance walked without the Trainer needing to close and reopen the screen.
- Audio fixes
- Decreased the evolution animation time
- Minor fixes
Version 0.39.0 - September 24, 2016
This update focuses on Pokémon GO Plus improvements and bug fixes, with only one major feature added: the ability to check out whether your Pokémon was caught.
Here's the official change log:
- Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
- Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
- Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app.
- Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle.
- Minor bug fixes
Version 0.37.0 - September 10, 2016
This update is all about Buddy Pokémon, allowing you to choose one Pokémon to be a "buddy," for which you will earn extra candy by walking certain distances. Think of it as an egg for existing, hatched Pokémon.
Niantic also says that it is focusing on "eliminating bots and scrapers from Pokémon GO," and that "rooted or jailbroken devices are not supported by Pokémon GO."
Here's the official change log:
- Implemented Buddy Pokémon: Trainers will now be able to choose one of their Pokémon to be their buddy. A Trainer can earn Candy for their Buddy Pokémon by walking a certain distance.
- Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen.
- Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation.
- Improved performance reliability when a device switches networks to no longer cause the application to hang or stop updating.
- Pokémon GO Plus support
- Minor text fixes.
Version 0.35.0 - August 23, 2016
This update introduced the Appraisal system, which allows players to ask their team leaders to analyze captured and evolved Pokémon to determine the best way to use it. This relies on the Individual Value of the Pokémon being analyzed, which will tell users whether their version of a Pokémon is good for attacking or defending Gyms.
Here's the official change log:
- Implemented Pokémon Appraisal: Trainers will now be able to learn about a Pokémon's attack and defense capabilities from their Team Leader (Candela, Blanche or Spark) to determine which of their Pokémon have the most potential for battle.
- We are still working hard on several new and exciting features to come in the future of Pokémon GO.
- Minor bot fixes
It's unclear if Niantic has invited more users to try out the Nearby beta system that has been in place since the last update, but currently there is no way to request access.
More: How to check your Pokémon's stats with the new Appraise feature in Pokémon Go
Version 0.33.0 - August 8, 2016
This version introduces a number of new features, including the ability to rename your trainer once — so consider it carefully — and a warning when the game detects that you're moving in a vehicle, asking you to confirm that you are not actually driving while playing.
Here's the official change log:
- Added a dialog to remind Trainers that they should not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers will have to indicate they aren't the driver
- Fixed a bug that prevented "Nice," "Great," and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses
- Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time, so please choose your new nickname wisely
- 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.
With this update, the game also introduces a change to the "Nearby Pokémon" box in the lower right of the screen, changing the wording to "Sightings", along with the graphics behind the Pokémon in your vicinity. While we're not sure how the new "Sightings" feature works just yet — and how different it is to the original "Nearby — we are exploring it and will update when we know more.
Version 0.31.0 — July 30, 2016
This version introduces a number of big changes to the game, including the contested removal of footprints for easily tracking nearby Pokémon. It also allows for the customization of Trainers after they have been outfitted, and introduces warnings to players against trespassing and playing the game dangerously.
- Avatars can now be re-customized from the Trainer profile screen
- Adjusted battle move damage values for some Pokémon
- Refined certain Gym animations
- Improved memory issues
- Removed footprints of nearby Pokémon
- Modified battle damage calculation
- Various bug fixes during wild Pokémon encounter
- Updated Pokémon details screen
- Updated achievement medal images
- Fixed issues with displaying certain map features
- Minor text fixes
Version 0.29.2 — July 13, 2016
This update fixes problems with Android Nougat Developer Preview users.
Version 0.29.1 — July 5, 2016
This is the original release for Android. Happy catchin'!
