Pokémon Go launched in 2016 but Niantic has managed to keep players interested by constantly updating their app and rolling out new features.
The newest of these features is called the
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature. It will see the mobile game finally allowing trainers to travel with their closest Poké-pals, gain their help in wild Pokémon encounters, interactivity with their happiness meter, and more.
Niantic's product manager on the product, Ryuta Hiroi shared the following with the press.
“Since launching Pokémon GO, this might be the most collaborative feature we have had with The Pokémon Company. Even with your phone in your pocket, you’ll feel like your buddy is right beside you!”
Each of the Pokémon is designed to express themselves in different ways, Niantic's tech artist, Lena Verstappen assures fans.
“[…] there was a deeply respectful way in which each and every Pokémon was treated throughout the process of developing the features.”
Your buddy level can change just as your friendship levels with your human buddies does. Here's the list of different friendship levels you can share with the new feature.
Good Buddy: Your buddy can join you on your map view! You’ll also see how your buddy feels on the buddy profile page.
Great Buddy: Having a hard time catching a Pokémon? Your buddy may help you out in Pokémon encounters! It can also bring you items that can help you in your Pokémon GO journey.
Ultra Buddy: Your buddy will help you explore the world around you by letting you know about interesting places nearby! Your buddy will also bring you Souvenirs, which you can keep track of on the buddy profile page.
Best Buddy: Become Best Buddies, and your buddy will sport a Best Buddy Ribbon to show off to everyone just how close you two are! Pokémon that you’re Best Buddies with can get a CP boost in combat as long as they’re still assigned as your Buddy Pokémon.
Check out the full trailer for the upcoming
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature in below!
Experience Pokémon in the real world with Pokémon Go! You never forget your first Pokémon partner. Share your journey with it again with the new Pokémon GO Buddy Adventure feature!
Pokémon Go is currently available on iOS and Android devices.