"Pokemon Go" is only three weeks old but it already received its very first major updates with the release of 0.31.0 version for Android and 1.1.0 for iOS. The updates are meant for improvements in the game but it appeared that some players are not satisfied as they left negative feedback, even before the actual updates are released.
One of the things that players did not like with the new fixes is the removal of the "three footprints." The steps inform the players when they are near any Pokemon creatures, but now that it was completely removed, then players will not have a clue anymore.
For the good news, the update will now let gamers to re-customize their characters as well as lock their favorite Pokemon so that accidental transfers could be avoided. The issues with memory were also addressed so the fix should improve the game's performance.
The complete list of "Pokemon Go" 0.31.0 for Android and 1.1.0 for iOS updates have been posted on the game's Facebook page on July 31. Check out the modifications below:
- 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
- Updates to the Pokémon details screen
- Updated achievement medal images
- Fixed issues with displaying certain map features
- Minor text fixes
For players who love to hunt and catch Pokemon with the help of the "nearby screen," it would be best not to download the new version yet. Besides, the application of the updates will depend on the player, whether he or she prefers the old or the modified version.
Meanwhile, the updates or new versions of "Pokemon Go" are available for download via Google Play and Apple App Store. Here's a more detailed explanation of the "Pokemon Go" updates: