Starting today, when you open your Pokémon GO app, you’ll see a new icon. It’s for Campfire, a cool new social feature. Gamers have wanted better social tools for a long time. Months ago, the creators hinted at Campfire. Now, it’s here for everyone to try.
Connect and Play
Campfire lets you find friends for raids and other fun stuff. You can chat one-on-one or in groups. Sharing where to meet for raids just got easier, thanks to this feature.
Raise a Flare
Campfire has a neat option called Lighting Flare. It helps you find nearby players for specific raids. Gyms and raids now have chats. Ask others to join a raid there. No replies? Light up a flare! It tells nearby gamers you’re ready to raid.
More Ways to Interact
Besides chats and flares, you can share your Pokémon cards. It’s another fun way to connect with players.
This social feature shows Niantic’s big plan. They want us back playing Pokémon GO together, like before the pandemic. There are new tweaks and features aiming to get everyone playing in person again.
Debate Over Remote Raid Passes
Today, there’s big talk about Remote Raid Passes. They cost more now. A pass went from 100 Pokécoins to 195. A three-pack now costs 525 coins, not 300 like before. Also, you can only use five Remote Passes a day now. Many gamers are unhappy. Some even plan to stop playing until things change.
Remote Raid Passes matter a lot. They help gamers play without leaving home. This is crucial for players who can’t move around easily or live far from others. Unfortunately, the creators haven’t responded to these concerns yet.
Pokémon GO keeps changing. Campfire is the latest update, aiming to make the game more social and fun. But, the changes to Remote Raid Passes have stirred up debate. Let’s see how Niantic handles the feedback.