The Pokémon Go Drama
Ever since Niantic hinted at limiting Remote Raid Passes, Pokémon Go fans have been upset. Things got worse on March 30 when the change happened.
Many players have stopped playing to protest. Some who still play are not buying anything in-game. Yet, people can’t stop talking about it. A popular idea is that Niantic knew fans would be mad and planned their announcement to seem kind later.
What Players Think
A leak said Remote Raid Passes would cost 150 Pokécoins. Niantic set the price at 195 Pokécoins, so lowering it would seem like they listened to players. Many support this idea. Hundreds of comments suggest it’s a common trick, used by many stores before.
Players believe this and say they won’t come back unless prices drop to what they see as fair. They urge others to do the same.
The Community Responds
“One player stated, “”This game isn’t fun anymore. It’s all bad mechanics and greedy moves. Try any other Pokémon game for more fun.””
“Another advised, “”Do what you love, but watch out for Niantic’s sneaky actions. Don’t waste your money.””
What’s Next for Pokémon Go?
Niantic has upset a lot of people. If they don’t fix things, they could lose more Pokémon Go players. The community is waiting to see how Niantic will respond to the backlash and whether they will make changes to keep their players happy and engaged.