Summary
- Niantic confirms an issue with special backgrounds in remote raids during Pokemon GO Fest 2024 and promises compensation soon.
- Special backgrounds are a new feature in Pokemon GO.
- Players hope for a rerun of the Necrozma raid as compensation, but some fear Niantic may just give out free raid passes instead.
Niantic has finally acknowledged the complaints players had with respect to special backgrounds not showing up for remote raids in Pokemon GO Fest 2024 and has assured that compensation is on the way for those who suffered from the issue. As of now, Niantic has not revealed what Pokemon GO players will get in return as it is still actively investigating the issue and will follow up with more details in the days to come.
The past few weeks have been a bumpy ride for Niantic, as the developer has received a lot of flak from the community. Most recent of all is the updated Terms of Service, which prevents Pokemon GO players from being a part of a class action lawsuit against Niantic. Amid that, there is some good news for fans who took part in remote raids during Pokemon GO Fest.
In a new tweet, Niantic has finally addressed one of the major issues players faced during Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global. Apparently, players were not receiving special backgrounds for Pokemon caught using remote raid passes in Pokemon GO. It should be noted that the issue was confined to the first day of Pokemon GO Fest 2024: Global, and the second day seems to have worked as expected. Niantic has noted that it is currently investigating the issue, and it will soon follow up with a "make good." It is not yet known what this compensation will be, but fans already have a wishlist ready.
Niantic Addresses GO Fest 2024 Issues
While this affected all remote raids, fans are hoping that they will get a rerun of the Pokemon GO Necrozma raid, as the issue prevented them from getting a memorable Pokemon for themselves. However, some other players have stressed the fact that it could also end up being something much less rewarding. There is a possibility that Niantic might end up just handing out remote raid passes for free as compensation, and a lot of fans are not at all looking forward to that.
Special backgrounds are a new mechanic that debuted during GO Fest 2024 and the Inbound from Ultra Space Event in Pokemon GO. Players had a random chance to get these special backgrounds, which meant that it added a new trait to make the Pokemon special. Considering that it was not certain that players would get a special background while catching a Pokemon, many were unsure if they were just unlucky or if the feature was bugged. However, the discrepancy between the special backgrounds received by remote and local players did raise some eyebrows. With Niantic confirming the issue, many who missed the opportunity might get another shot to get a rare Pokemon.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
