Pokemon Go has officially launched an online map for the mobile game, making finding local raids and gyms easier than ever. The massively popular monster-hunting franchise spin-off offers players plenty of opportunities to challenge its most powerful creatures with several different types of end-game content. Raids allow players to team up and take over some of them Pokemon Gothe most elusive creature with some of the toughest raids in the game allowing up to 100 players in a team. The game has also brought many notable changes to Raids in recent months.
Much emphasis was placed on raids Pokemon Go we've been rolling out a plethora of updates over the past year. Pokemon Go increased the player limit for Gigantamax battles to 100 during the 2025 GO Fest: Max Finale event, specifically targeting the Eternamax Eternatus battle. Pokemon Go also recently revealed another big change coming to Mega Raids, adding new Super Mega Raids as some of the hardest battles in the game and requiring a special currency to be challenged. Now, Pokemon Go introduces a new resource that aims to help players find raids near them.
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Pokemon GO debuts a new raid map
Pokemon Go launched an online map for Raids on February 26, allowing players to track several different points of interest from the game's official website. The map allows players to pinpoint locations for both regular raids and the new Super Mega raids, displaying Pokemon, star ratings, and time remaining for each raid. Players can use the map to find gyms in their area, changing colors accordingly Pokemon Go the team is currently checking the location. The online map also shows planned locations Pokemon Go meetups that allow fans to quickly and easily find other players in the community.
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Pokemon GoThe new raid map looks like a useful resource for players tracking raids in their local area. The full map allows fans to watch a wider range than Pokemon GoThe current game view offers, with players can find specific raids that may be further. A Gym tracker could also help Pokemon Go players find places to either take over or leave their Pokémon, although it doesn't show which Pokémon are currently located in each gym. The map highlights locations that also have upcoming Super Mega Raids, allowing players to prepare for future events.
The useful new Raid resource seems to be a big help for both long-term and newer Pokemon Go players. Niantic VP of Product Michael Steranka recently talked about the improvements Pokemon Gonew and returning player experience, the feeling that the game doesn't have the “right balance.” Steranka suggested that improving the experience for these players will be a “major goal” going forward, with the goal of lowering the barrier to entry for pro Pokemon Go players who may not have played since the game was released.
Pokemon GoWith the goal of making the game more accessible, it comes with big things on the horizon. The GO Tour: Kalos Global event will kick off on February 28th, adding several new Mega Pokémon along with the debut of Shiny Diancia in the mobile game. Pokemon Go is also gearing up for the official launch of its 10th anniversary season, with Memories in Motion starting on March 3rd, featuring daily events throughout the season. Pokemon Go looks like a lot of exciting updates are planned as the game celebrates its 10th anniversary while the franchise as a whole kicks off its 30th. Pokemon.
- Released
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July 6, 2016
- Engine
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Unity
- Multiplayer
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Online multiplayer, online co-op
