The announcement of this reversal received a wave of disappointment from fans on Twitter, although some within the community had already anticipated such actions from Niantic. Despite the initial confirmation from Niantic regarding the increased radius, content creators were unable to obtain renewed confirmation from the company itself. The lack of communication combined with the reversal of features has been a significant source of disappointment for the Pokemon GO player base.
One silver lining in Niantic’s tweet is that it acknowledges the community’s reaction to the increased radius. However, it remains uncertain if any improvements will be made in response to player feedback, given the company’s track record in incorporating suggestions from the fan base. The community may have to endure a prolonged wait for any potential changes to be implemented.
