Pokémon Go has been practically sweeping for four years, although it may not seem like it at first. And it is that not even the impossibility of going out and traveling due to the pandemic that we continue to suffer has been able to stop it. Now comes a new update called pokemon go beyond and one major change: increase the level cap.
Pokémon Go masters, you can now continue leveling up
The increase in level in a video game has always been one of the biggest incentives for many players to continue hooked and wanting to go further. Because having a higher level not only makes the character stronger, more capable of resisting attacks from other enemies, etc., it is also a recognition of the user's own experience and work behind it.
In Pokémon Go, by its very nature, levels have also existed since the inception of the game. Of course, since it was launched four years ago it has not experienced any type of change. That meant getting to level 40 was the max for all. So whoever achieved it would have to find another type of motivation to continue playing, because that would no longer be one of them.
However, as Niantic has announced, they are now preparing to launch what will be a new update called Pokémon Go Beyond and that it will bring the first level increase in the history of the game. In that way, of the initial 40 will go to 50.
As its developers have explained, "leveling up is one of the most important and significant aspects of the game, reaching level 40 is an honor that other Pokémon trainers recognize and that is why now we are going to offer new challenges and milestones for those who have already reached it." he"
Along with these level changes, the update will also introduce new Pokémon from the Kalos region, season system based on the calendar and the actual season in the outside world, etc.
When will the new level cap be?
The new update at the moment does not have a confirmed date, but Niantic does say it's coming soon. What we can tell you, if you are currently an active Pokémon Go player, is that if you reach level 40 between now and the end of the year (December 31) you will receive a badge as well as exclusive rewards.
In the event that you have not managed to reach that goal, calm down. Niantic is also going to offer a little extra help to all those Pokémon trainers who want to achieve the milestone. For this, from November 30 there will be a series of changes that will help you get more experience points. And from now until the end of the year, catching Pokémon will also be worth double the normal XP.
In short, if you wanted to grow as a Pokémon trainer now is the time and if you already thought you had reached the maximum and thought there was nothing else to do, you were wrong. It seems that at Niantic they are very clear that there are still many things to do with this game that continues to conquer players and most importantly, retaining those who once decided to give it a try.