Pokémon GO is being updated to a new version across all capable iOS and Android devices. The latest update is being rolled out to iOS and Android devices, respectively. According to patch notes from the development team at Niantic, the latest update implements various bug fixes and improvements for an overall smoother experience.
What’s New in Version 0.261.3 (iOS)
Here’s what’s new in Pokémon GO!
Dream big with our upcoming events and features!
– Witness the sparks during the Crackling Voltage event!
– Look out—Team GO Rocket is taking over!
– Express your admiration for Pokémon with this year’s Valentine’s Day event and Luvdisc Limited Research Day!
– Get ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn with this new update. Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global is coming to Trainers around the world on Saturday, February 25, 2023, and Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
– Get ready to witness Primal Reversion for the first time in Pokémon GO during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn!
– Collect Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops regardless of whether your Item Bag is full
What’s New in Version 0.261.3 (Android)
Here’s what’s new in Pokémon GO!
Dream big with our upcoming events and features!
– Witness the sparks during the Crackling Voltage event!
– Get ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn with this new update. Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global is coming to Trainers around the world on Saturday, February 25, 2023, and Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
– Get ready to witness Primal Reversion for the first time in Pokémon GO during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn!
0.261 Release Notes
Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 0.261.0 in the App Store.
Last updated: 1/30/23
Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all Trainers. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.
QoL Updates
- When Trainers open a Gift with “open Gifts when Item Bag is full” setting enabled, current in-game Stardust boosts will now apply to the amount of Stardust rewarded.
- Trainers should now be able to more reliably challenge each other in Special Live Event friendly battles.
- Pokémon now appear on Candy rewarded for research tasks and in the Journal to make the contents of rewards more clear.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed bug preventing Pokémon from appearing in some land areas in New Zealand after new Map update.
- Fixed bug preventing Scatterbug and Spewpa from having gender highlighted in the Pokédex.
- Fixed bug causing an error when quickly pinning and unpinning a Postcard.
- Fixed bug causing the map to momentarily change color after refreshing game data.
- Fixed visual bug causing Pokémon costumes to be delayed in moving along with the Pokémon’s animation.
- Fixed bug causing Pokémon size text to be in English regardless of the player’s chosen language.
- Fixed bug causing Shop item labels in German to be displayed incorrectly.
Source: Official Pokémon GO support page
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