Summary
Pokemon GOdeveloper Niantic has added Latin American Spanish language support to the game. This significant update arrives alongside a month-long in-game celebration designed to welcome and engagePokemon GO’s LATAM players.
Since its launch all the way back in 2016,Pokemon GOhas been downloaded over 1 billion times and currently sits at around 81 million active players worldwide. Although not as popular as it used to be,Pokemon GOis still fun to play in 2024. Niantic has consistently strived to expand the beloved mobile game’s accessibility by introducing new languages and features, but the lack of support for Latin American Spanish stuck out for many players in the region. Thankfully, the addition of the major language was announced at a keynote speech at CCXP in Mexico City on May 5 by key Niantic staff and The Pokemon Company International.
To commemorate the launch of Latin American Spanish support forPokemon GO, a festive in-game event kicks off on May 5 and continues until June 15. In addition to new limited-time boxes available for purchase in the in-game shop, here’s a breakdown of the exciting offerings for LATAM trainers:
Field Research and Timed Research will Offer Valuable Encounters
Players who complete Field Research tasks throughout the event will also be rewarded with encounters with Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Some Field Research tasks will even gift candies for the aforementioned Pokemon, with others awarding players withMega Energy for Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise. A special Timed Research available until June 15 (8PM local time) also incentivizes players with a Star Piece, Super Incubator, Rare Candy, and encounters with Lapras and Snorlax upon completion.
Niantic will also provide a special Timed Research every weekend during the event from May 5 (2PM local time) to June 15 (8PM local time). Players who complete theTimed Research will receive rewardslike Razz Berries, Nanab Berries, Pinap Berries, Incense, Poke Balls, and Great Balls. For those jumping in for the first time, do note that Timed Research expires every week, so make sure to complete it and collect the rewards before every Sunday at 8PM local time.
The inclusion of Latin American Spanish support forPokemon GOtook a long time, but fulfills a much-needed gap in the game’s accessibility. The accompanying in-game event is undoubtedly a nifty bonus for LATAM players, and proof of Niantic’s dedication to further its reach to morePokemon GOplayers worldwide.
WHERE TO PLAY
Now you can battle other Pokémon GO trainers online! Try the GO Battle League today. Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch
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