By Lewis Leong
Niantic, the game studio behind Pokémon Go, is readying another update for the popular mobile game. Soon, you’ll be able to choose your favorite pocket monster to be your “buddy,” confirming the rumor we reported yesterday.
Once you choose a Pokémon to be your buddy, it will show up next to you in your trainer profile screen and next to your avatar icon. You’ll also get rewards from your buddy Pokémon, like getting Candy while you guys walk together.
Niantic also says your buddy will provide “unique in-game rewards and experiences,” but doesn’t elaborate on what that means beyond getting candy while walking. The company also didn’t mention when to expect the update, but hints at a fall release.
“We’ve got a lot more in the works this fall. Stay tuned here for all the details,” writes Niantic in a blog post.
Summer fad
While Pokémon Go was initially a massive success with over 30 million downloads as of July 19, the mobile game is now losing its lustre. According to a Bloomberg report, the game is losing daily active users at an alarming rate and active users are being less engaged.
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Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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