Fans are reacting like an out of control Charizard. <\/p>
Avatars in video games are precious things. They embody us digitally and allow players to get creative with their appearances, but fans of Pok\u00e9mon Go have largely not been afforded that luxury, as the character creation system in the game has not been updated since it was released in 2016.<\/p>\n
However, Pok\u00e9mon trainers can now rejoice, as last night (Wednesday 17th April 2024), the avatar system in the game received a major overhaul that will help players make their appearances less Ghastly and more Ninetales-esque.<\/p>\n
The game\u2019s parent company, Niantic, is updating Go with the slogan \u201cRediscover\u201d, which is aimed at bringing in new players and enticing back anyone who has stopped playing.<\/p>\n
The UK was even one of the first locations to get this upgrade, so there\u2019s a good chance you will already have noticed spruced-up Trainers walking around.<\/p>\n
However, not everyone has taken kindly to the new avatar customisation options.<\/p>\n
Read on for a full explanation of what has changed in Pok\u00e9mon Go and how fans are reacting.<\/p>\n
The new Pok\u00e9mon Go graphics update includes changes to the Style Shop and the appearance of players\u2019 avatars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Different outfits are available, and players can now customise their characters with new levels of detail that include the following options:<\/p>\n Aside from updates to the avatar system, the game is also receiving an upgrade to its graphics that will enhance<\/strong> \u201cyour real-world surroundings in a fun and ecologically accurate way\u201d<\/strong>, according to the game\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n This update is set to roll out on Earth Day, which is 22nd April 2024.<\/p> Just because an upgrade has been released, it doesn\u2019t always mean it goes down well with a fanbase. So, how have Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s loyal players reacted?<\/p>\n Well, badly. Players have criticised the unrealistic body shapes and a lack of gender specific options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Some have also said that, visually, the game now looks less like Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s traditional anime styling.<\/p>\n Overall, on social media a huge portion of players are ridiculing the update, as opposed to celebrating it. Here are a selection of posts from X:<\/p>\n If you want context on how terrible this change was, look at this update pokemon go did to avatars in the game\n
How are fans reacting to the Pok\u00e9mon Go graphics update?<\/strong><\/h2>\n