Niantic gives Pokemon Go a huge lifeline with Max Out season debut
NianticAfter months of Ultra Beasts, repeat Raids, and worn-out Mega Evolution spotlights, the Max Out season in Pokemon Go is finally bringing something new – and fans are calling it a huge win for Niantic.
Pokemon Go has revealed details for the newest Season, Max Out. Players will get to enjoy events and challenges centered around the Galar region, as well as experience Dynamax in the mobile app for the first time.
Following pushing back from fans about boring events, stale repeat raids, and uninspiring spotlights, the new mechanics appear to be a hit. Players have rallied on social media, calling the reveal a huge win and a refreshing opportunity for weary Pokemon Go trainers.
In response to a social media post detailing the first big event for Max Out by PokemonGoApp on X, fans flocked to share their excitement.
One player commented, “This feels refreshing, particularly the egg pool. If I caught another Vanillite, I think I’d have a mental breakdown!” while another has added, “Hell yeah, Niantic bring it on. This season is going to be awesome.”
Other players have applauded the lack of paid Special Research tickets in the Go All Out event that is set to kick off the new season. As one trainer said, “Not paid research? Sick.”
The new event debuts Dreepy, which evolves into the pseudo-Legendary Dragapult, as well as the first Dynamax encounters featuring Wooloo, Skwovet, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charizard. Additionally, the Galar starters will finally join the mobile app, appearing in 5 km eggs and as wild encounters.
While there hasn’t been any official information about Legendary Raids or when players may see Gigantamax Pokemon, the chance to visit the Galar region seems to be widely accepted as the fresh boost the game has needed.
While there does appear to be some concern over how the new Max Particle currency will function, players seem eager to jump back into the game. The new Max Out season seems to be exactly the thing Pokemon Go trainers need to get back out and playing as the weather starts to cool off.