Niantic’sPokemon GOrecently implemented an update that hasput players at risk of seizures, due to a sudden white light appearing on-screen when a Pokemon is being accessed from the world map. Now, Niantic has reached out to a fan to let the public know that a fix is being rolled out to address the seizure risk issue.
Though the number ofPokemon GOplayers has diminished since its launch many years ago, the Pokemon-catching mobile game continues to be one of the most played titles, given the current pandemic. It seems Niantic has worked double-time to ensure that players are retained, continuing old and new events to enticePokemonfans to remain within the game. WithPokemon GOFest 2021coming in full swing this upcoming summer, Niantic has likely put much importance to addressing serious issues such as the seizure risk, especially if it puts its players in danger.
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On TheSilphRoad subReddit, user DexstarrRageCat posted that Niantic had reached out to them after they had written about the seizure risk issue on another website. In the letter, Niantic shared that it is fully aware of what is happening within the mobile app, explaining that a change was implemented in the transition time between screens inPokemon GO,causing a white light to appear during the transition. This change was applied in themost recentPokemon GOupdate, and the company is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
On the Reddit thread,Pokemon GOplayers thanked DexstarrRageCat for sharing the news with their fellow fans. Other fans were glad that Niantic had a very timely response and had treated the matter seriously. Another Reddit user mentioned that the update has already been applied via an unofficial APK site, stating that the encounter fade duration has been tweaked. Though confirmed by another commenter, who noted that the screen transition time is now longer than normal,Pokemon GOfans should still wait for the developer’s official update announcements for Android and iOS devices.
Overall,Pokemon GOfans seem to think that Niantic’s response time and treatment of the issue as very impressive. With many upcoming activities such as thePokemon GOBidoof Breakout Eventand the new Special Research event featuring Team Rocket, players are once again actively jumping into the mobile game. Hopefully Niantic’s official updates will be rolled out soon so players will be kept safe as they enjoy the many activities thatPokemon GOhas in store for them.
Pokemon GOis playable on Android and iOS.
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