Summary
- Dynamaxing was confirmed to be coming to Pokemon Go in a series of blog posts celebrating the game's 8th anniversary.
- While an exact release date for Dynamaxing has not yet been revealed, the teaser for the future is certainly exciting.
- Other upcoming features include a crossover with the Pokemon Horizons anime series and custom route mapping for players.
Dynamaxing is on its way to Pokemon Go as a brand-new battle gimmick, bringing the premier feature from Pokemon Sword and Shield into the popular augmented-reality mobile game. The feature was unveiled as part of a commemorative update to honor the eighth anniversary of Pokemon Go, and will arrive alongside several new additions and time-limited events at some point in the future.
Eight years since its launch in the summer of 2016, Pokemon Go has managed to maintain a healthy player base, likely due to consistent updates, time-limited events, and community-driven gameplay. On top of this, they tend to cross over with content from the mainline series as well, such as limited edition Pokemon and special raid battles themed around specific games or anime series, with Pokemon Sword and Shield seemingly being no exception.
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Pokemon Go developer Niantic revealed details about upcoming features for the game on Twitter following its eighth anniversary celebration, with a piece of key art that depicting a Dynamaxing Wartortle in the background, along with a variety of Pokemon. The original Tweet was accompanied with a link to the game's update page, which details some more notable additions that are on the way, such as a crossover with the Pokemon Horizons anime series.
Dynamaxing Comes to Pokemon Go
Dynamaxing in Pokemon Sword and Shield causes a Pokemon to grow to extreme heights while boosting its stats to a massive degree to allow for ultra-powerful moves and a new layer of strategy. Some Pokemon even took on all-new designs when engaging with the Dynamaxing mechanic, leaving some fans to wonder whether new Pokemon added in later updates will receive original designs as well.
Pokemon Go has seen a slew of new updates this last year, as it finally caught up to the most recent mainline entries with the addition of creatures from the Paldea region from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Niantic also added a feature that allows players to map their own custom routes for others to view and follow, allowing for tailor-made sightseeing adventures, along with a major graphical overhaul.
With eight years of updates and a dedicated player base at the center of its community, Pokemon Go remains a popular entry in the flagship Nintendo franchise that doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon. As for what the future holds, there is still plenty of Pokemon content, mechanics and characters the game has yet to embrace, such as Terastallization from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
