Engadget Logo Engadget Japanese version Pokemon GO Announcing GO Beyond, the largest update ever. Many updates such as Kalos addition, level limit release, season system introduction, etc.

Pokemon GO has announced the GO Beyond update, the biggest update ever.

With the addition of Pokemon from the Kalos region ("Pokémon X Y") such as "Gekkouga", the level cap (level limit) has been increased from 40 to 50, the first level up system and balance since the release in 2016 This update includes tweaks, the introduction of seasons that rotate every three months, and many other new features, systems, and improvements.

The GO Beyond update will be available from the week of November 30th. Prior to the change, "Legacy 40", which gives special rewards and limited avatar items to trainers who reach level 40 by the end of the year, and the new event "12 Days of Friendship" starting today (18th in US time), etc. increase.

Level cap unlocked, max level 40 to 50. First balance adjustment

For the first time since the 2016 release, experience gain and leveling have been rebalanced to make it easier to level up.

Pokémon GO's trainer level has been capped at 40 since its release in 2016, and avid trainers had already reached the level cap, but after the GO Beyond update, it was released to 50.

As you level up, in addition to experience points, certain tasks and rewards are added to complete and accomplish.

Tasks to reach a high level range from simple tasks such as making an excellent throw many times, to challenges that cannot be achieved without conscious effort, such as defeating the Team GO Rocket leader with a Pokémon with a CP below a certain level.

When the Trainer Level Cap is lifted, the Pokémon's maximum CP will also increase, but a new type of Candy (Pokemon Candy XL) will be required to enhance the CP above a certain level. Special candies are expected to be available in various ways, such as catching Pokemon, synthesizing from conventional candies, and event rewards.

In line with the lifting of the level cap, Trainers who have reached level 40 by the end of the year will be given the title and reward of "Legacy 40".

Contents include legacy 40 badges and time challenges where you can get the limited avatar item Gyarados hat.

This is for trainers who have reached level 40 by 23:59 on December 31st. Trainers who have been at the upper limit for a long time should be relieved, but if you really want Legacy 40 but are close to 40, from November 18th until the end of the year, we will be offering a double XP bonus for catching Pokémon.

New implementation of Kalos region Pokemon such as "Gekkouga"

Pokemon from the Kalos region that appeared in the main story "Pokemon X / Y" will appear for the first time. Starting with "Geckouga", which was ranked high in the popularity poll, "Fire Low", "Harimaron", "Fokko", "Keromatsu", and "Yayakoma".

From December 2nd after GO Beyond, around 17 species of Pokemon from the Kalos region, including Greykouga, will be added in the wild, eggs, and evolutions. Among them, Kreffi, which looks like a bunch of keys, is limited to France. Until December 8th, an event will be held to increase Kalos Pokemon.

Introduction of a season system that switches every three months

Introduced a "season" system with the same name as the system introduced in many basic free games. In the case of Pokemon GO, the season changes every three months in conjunction with the season in the real world, and the Pokemon that appear in the wild, hatching from eggs, and raid bosses change.

In the past, Pokémon that appeared in the wild, the contents of eggs, and raid bosses have changed regularly, but in the season system, seasonal Pokémon such as Shikijika will appear according to the local season. increase.

We will continue to update the events linked to the season system. The first season will start on December 1st after the GO Beyond update.

According to Niantic, it is a measure to make the experience of real events and in-game events that have been held so far more enjoyable for players.

"12 days of friendship" event held

As an event prior to the GO Beyond update, “12 Days of Friendship” will be held from the 18th of US time.

The main content is

・ “Friendship level” rises faster than before. Gifts, Pokemon exchange, battle together, competition, etc.

・Attack power bonus in raid

・Raid victory XP increase

・Increase the maximum number of gifts that can be opened per day

This is an event where you can wait with your friends to build up friendships and experience points before GO Beyond begins.

Pokemon GO "GO Beyond" update will be delivered from the week of November 30th. It's also the first time in Pokemon GO that an update has a name.