Pokémon Go: Niantic will temporarily change the game mechanics due to the coronavirus

While the pandemic COVID-19 it spreads all over the world, entire companies and industries are incentivising people to stay at home. In the case of Pokémon Go, which typically requires you to go out and congregate around points of interest, Niantic has decided to temporarily change the various game mechanics to increase the safety of its players. During a recent interview with Polygon's microphones, a representative of the US software house said that the next updates will aim to increase game habitats, so that coaches can see more monsters in the vicinity of their homes.

Furthermore, the next updates of Pokémon Go not only will they allow Pokéstops to give away gifts more frequently, but they will also introduce one 99% discount on incense packages, useful for increasing the spawn of Pokémon.

We have made these updates based on the current global health situation, we also encourage players to make decisions about where to go and what to do in the best interest for their health and the health of their communities.