Pokemon Go update leaves game unplayable thanks to unlikely culprit

Pokemon Go update leaves game unplayable thanks to unlikely culprit

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I find myself utterly baffled by the latest turn of events in the world of Pokémon Go. The release of version 0.325.1 has left me, and countless others, scratching our heads in bewilderment. It seems that donning certain avatar outfits is akin to waving a red flag at a bull, as it triggers an enigmatic glitch that renders the game virtually unplayable.


In the gaming world, I’ve noticed something quite peculiar with the latest Pokemon Go update, version 0.325.1. Instead of the usual hordes of Pokemon and PokeStops popping up, they seem to have vanished without a trace! It’s as if an invisible force field is keeping them at bay, but here’s the kicker – it only appears to affect players who’ve chosen specific avatar outfits. Quite a puzzling situation, indeed.

In these trainers’ avatars, styled after Professor Willow, Team Magma, and Team Rocket, there seems to be a problem with catching Pokemon as none appear, and neither PokeStops nor Gyms can be interacted with to collect items. Consequently, the game has become unplayable.

User ‘Breezer_Pindakaas’ on Reddit encountered an odd problem and advised others to postpone updating until developers at Niantic rectified it.

Do not update your game. Just updated on my S23 and now i have the empty map glitch.
byu/Breezer_Pindakaas inTheSilphRoad

In their post, the user mentioned they donned the Team Magma attire and commented, “It seems that purchasing premium items increases the chance of encountering a softlock situation.”

A lot of players experienced the same problem, but found that reinstalling the game wasn’t a solution for them. Sadly, reaching out to Niantic Support through chat didn’t lead to a resolution.

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I can attest to the frustration of dealing with game updates that disrupt our progress. In this instance, it seems like reinstalling the older version of the game could be a viable solution for preventing any further issues with the avatar. By doing so, you’ll ensure your character remains stable and functional even when the update rolls out. I’ve been in similar situations before, and this approach has worked wonders for me. So, if you encounter any problems with your avatar, don’t hesitate to give it a try!

For Android users, it’s possible to revert back to a previous software version. On the other hand, iOS users must endure any issues with their virtual clothing until they’re addressed by developers. Remarkably, one user discovered a clever method to bypass this restriction.

“I faced the same problem, but fortunately, my son hadn’t updated Pokemon Go on his phone. So, I was able to log in using his device, switched my outfit, and now the game is functioning properly again!”

As a dedicated gamer myself, I’d like to share a tip for my fellow gamers facing issues due to a recent patch. If you have a friend who hasn’t updated their game yet, you can borrow their account temporarily to change the problematic outfit in the game. This way, they can avoid the glitches that come with the update on their device.

If you’ve already upgraded Pokemon Go and encountering this problem, consider engaging in the Go Battle League or challenging Team Rocket Grunts temporarily instead.

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2024-08-07 14:36