Pokémon Go Withdraws New Weekly Challenge Feature After Game Issues Spark Concerns About Upcoming Level 80 Update

In an unexpected turn of events, Pokémon Go has paused its first-ever Weekly Challenge amidst serious game issues. The feature, designed for groups of four to catch 500 creatures, was quickly disabled after reports emerged of players experiencing unresponsive games. Despite this, affected users remain unable to access the game, hinting at a more complex problem ahead of the anticipated level 80 update.

Game Issues Persist Ahead of Update

The Weekly Challenge feature was deactivated shortly after its release due to a bug preventing players from exiting the completion popup. Pokémon Go’s developer, Niantic, acknowledged the issue through their support account on X, promising further updates soon. Even after its deactivation, some players report being completely locked out, unable to bypass the reappearing Weekly Challenge screen.

Community Reactions

• Players on TheSilphRoad subreddit expressed frustration, with one commenting on the inability to dismiss the popup despite using an older device.
• Others attempted to resolve the issue by reinstalling the game, but these attempts proved futile.

Level 80 Update Concerns

This hiccup in game functionality comes just two days before the game’s significant level cap increase, from level 50 to level 80, set for Wednesday, October 15. This update, the first level cap raise in five years, will introduce rebalanced XP, new challenges, and rewards. It remains uncertain if the rollout will proceed on schedule, given the current technical difficulties.

Community Anticipation and Concerns

• Fans express worry over possible delays, noting the tight timeline for implementing a fix.
• The level cap update is particularly awaited as it promises to shift players’ existing levels and enhance overall gameplay.

The gaming community remains on alert for further developments from Niantic, eagerly awaiting resolution of these challenges and the arrival of the new update. For Emegypt, we will continue tracking these events and provide updates as they become available.