On October 15, popular mobile collect-em-all Pokémon GO will rebalance its leveling system to create smoother progression for all players.
This update will let Trainers level up more frequently and receive improved rewards throughout the journey. On the same date, the game’s level cap will increase from 50 to 80, giving players more room to grow and improve.
Trainers can prepare for the change now with a special event running through until October 14 at 11:59 p.m. local time. During the event, all players will receive double catch XP for “Nice”, “Great”, and “Excellent” Poké Ball throws, as well as an additional 3,000 XP from successful Raids and Max Battles. These bonuses will stack with other event bonuses. Additionally, all Trainers Level 5 and above will receive Timed Research with the chance to earn more than 7 million XP before the level increase goes into effect.
Key changes coming in October include:
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Smoother, More Rewarding Leveling – Trainers can expect more consistent level progression with new or improved rewards across levels.
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New rewards will be added to the leveling up sequence, such as increased Pokémon Storage, Item Bag Storage, or Gift Storage. Additionally, new avatar items will be available starting at Level 25.
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The level cap will increase from level 50 to level 80. The overall leveling curve from level 1 to 80 will be rebalanced, and players can earn levels more frequently.
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The Level-Up Research for levels 41 to 50 will be removed. New Level-Up Research tasks will be added to levels 71 to 80
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Trainers Level 70 and above will increase their chance at becoming a Lucky Friend with other players.
Full details can be found on the Pokemon Go Blog.
Pokemon Go is out now on iOS and Android.
