Pokemon GO’sdraw of interacting with Pokemon and items in the real world is its main attraction. When players go to some places like parks, popular tourist locations, and events, there’s always a chance to meet new players. They may chat in person and do a few activities, but then that’s it. Unless there is a pre-established relationship or a coordinated effort to keep in contact, it can be a one-and-done interaction andblocks somePokemon GOplayers from some gameplayfeatures that require larger groups and coordination. Niantic looks to connect more players by introducing new social features toPokemon GO.
Niantic announced in a blog post that a chat feature will be coming toPokemon GO. The chat function is currently available in a closed beta test for another Niantic app,Ingress, and will be coming toPokemon GOat a later date. More details will become available “in the coming months” as to when the feature will be ready for testing and use inPokemon GO.
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A chat function inPokemon GOhas its supporters and its detractors. On one side, the improved connectivity withPokemon GOplayers in a particular communityto coordinate raids, friendship levels, and trades. The downside is the glaring issue of interacting with strangers on the internet. It will take time and any news from theIngresstest as to how the feature works and what security measures are taken.
Niantic has actually been testing game chat features in its games before this announcement. Just before theyshut down support forHarry Potter Wizards Unite,there was a chat button in the game’s friends list that would switch to the Niantic messaging app. It’s assumed that this inter-app functionality will operate similarly inPokemon GO.
Pokemon GOis available on Android and iOS devices.
