Niantic to launch 'Pokémon Go' multiplayer Buddy Adventure in early 2020

Niantic will be officially introducing Pokémon Go's multiplayer Buddy Adventure in early 2020. It will be coming to both Android and iOS. The feature will use the game's existing buddy system and AR+ mode so you can bring a more realistic version of your favourite Pokémon into the real world. The feature will also take advantage of the augmented reality platforms that Apple and Google offer. You will be able to interact with your Pokémon, feed it snacks to earn special perks, and help it grow. It's giving us Tamagotchi vibes. Each Pokémon will have a different quirk or way to express itself.

Soon you will also be able to use the Shared AR Experience mode, which is the multiplayer component. Two players will be able to exist in a shared AR world, allowing you to see your friend's buddy Pokémon and interact with it. You can even take pictures together. This feature will launch after the initial release of Buddy Adventure.

Source: The Verge

‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ is now available in Canada

In case you missed the news, Niantic’s newest game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has just launched in 25 additional countries—including Canada. The AR game, which is reminiscent of the Niantic game Pokémon Go, first launched in a handful of countries to make sure the game is stable and wouldn’t overload servers with too many users at once. The freemium game lets you explore your neighbourhood and cities as you cast spells and try and defeat confounding magic so you can return “Foundables” back into the wizarding world. It’s available on both Android and iOS.

Source: 9to5Mac

Niantic will officially launch ‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ on June 21st

After testing it out in Australia and New Zealand, Niantic’s new augmented reality-based game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will start rolling out globally this Friday, June 21^st. As The Verge points out, it isn’t exactly clear how many markets will get the game during this launch date—especially with Niantic’s tweet saying to watch for more information “as the game goes live in your region soon.” Pokémon Go took a bit of time before it reached certain countries, so be prepared to wait for a bit.

Niantic won’t support ‘Pokémon Go’ on the Apple Watch starting July 1st

Starting next month, Apple Watch owners who play Pokémon Go won’t be able to use that version of the app anymore. According to its developer Niantic, it’ll end support starting July 1^st. While the full game couldn’t be played on the Apple Watch, it let users show how much they needed to walk before hatching an egg, how many experience points they’ve earned, and when there was a Pokémon or Pokéstop nearby. Niantic opted to get rid of the feature because it introduced Adventure Sync last year, which also tracked a player’s step in the background and something the Apple Watch did. But according to Niantic, now “trainers will no longer have to split their gameplay between 2 devices.”

Source: The Verge