Pokémon GO will raise the price of remote raid passes

Pokémon Go is a popular augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic for both iOS and Android devices. The game was released in 2016 and has since become one of the most successful mobile gaming apps of all time. Recently, Niantic has announced plans to raise the price of remote raid passes, a feature that allows players to join raids remotely.

The remote raid pass feature was introduced in Pokémon Go in 2019, and while it has been a great addition to the game, it has become increasingly popular, leading to the decision to raise the price of the passes. While the new price has yet to be announced, it is likely that it will be higher than the current cost of five PokéCoins, the in-game currency used to purchase items and upgrades in the game.

This is an understandable decision for Niantic, as the demand for the remote raid passes has increased significantly in the past few months. This is likely due to the increasing numbers of players looking to participate in raids from the comfort of their own homes during the coronavirus pandemic. With the remote raid pass, players can join a raid without having to leave their homes, avoiding the risk of exposure to the virus.

Niantic is also looking to increase the price to encourage more players to purchase the passes. This will lead to a more even distribution of remote raid passes across the user-base, and will limit the amount of raids that a single player can take part in at one time. This should improve the overall experience for all players.

The increased cost of the remote raid passes will be a disappointment to many Pokémon Go players, but it is an understandable decision from Niantic. With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, the demand for the remote raid function has increased significantly. This has led Niantic to make the decision to raise the price of the remote raid passes in order to encourage more balanced usage of the feature and to generate additional revenue for the company.