Niantic Makes Gigantamax Battles Easier With New Tweaks and Rewards

Niantic Makes Gigantamax Battles Easier With New Tweaks and Rewards

Developers at Niantic, the creators of the popular game Pokémon Go, have made significant changes to the Gigantamax battles feature following a mixed response from fans. The changes come after the initial launch of Gigantamax battles this weekend.

Response to Feedback

Feedback to Gigantamax has been split, with concerns over the difficulty level of battling the monsters, and the ease of catching them afterwards. In response, Niantic has announced several changes to the game’s next set of Gigantamax raids this weekend, against Gigantamax Gengar.

New Changes

• The difficulty of Gigantamax Gengar will be lowered slightly to make the battle easier compared to other Gigantamax battles.
• A bonus 25k Stardust reward will be given for beating the boss.
• An improved capture rate will be implemented for snagging Gigantamax Gengar afterwards.

Niantic’s Response

Niantic has acknowledged that the feature could have benefited from giving players more of a leg-up to get started. The changes aim to make the battles more accessible and rewarding for players.

Future Changes

Niantic has stated that these changes are specific to Gigantamax Gengar this weekend, but they may make changes to other Gmax encounters in the future. It’s worth noting that the changes come as a response to the community’s feedback, and it suggests that Niantic is committed to making the game more enjoyable for players.

Niantic’s efforts to make Gigantamax battles more accessible could be a positive step forward for the game. The changes aim to address the concerns of players and provide a more rewarding experience. We will be keeping an eye on the changes and monitoring the community’s response.