The Pokemon GO community is excited over Niantic's latest "silent update" that totally revamps the in-game avatar system. This level of personalization is a game-changer that fans have been yearning for. Here is everything you need to know about the latest Pokemon GO avatar customization feature!
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Pokemon GO "Silent Update" Leaks Teased Avatar Customization Feature
Trainers finally have a wide range of new customization options at their fingertips to craft their virtual alter egos in Pokemon GO. The avatar update lets players completely change their character's appearance with a range of hairstyles, hair colors, facial features, body types, and eye options.
While some players simply wanted more hair and body type variety, Niantic exceeded expectations with this upgrade. As one Reddit trainer stated:
"This is more of an overhaul than I think anyone was asking for. I'm blown away!"
One of the biggest draws of this new avatar customization feature is the improved look of the character faces. These new avatars have a more realistic look than the slightly cartoonish visual they had before in the game.
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The "Silent Update" Approach
Interestingly, Niantic has taken a "silent update" approach rather than officially announcing and releasing the avatar upgrades all at once. And unfortunately, this new avatar customization update seems to be staggered as not all players currently have access to it.
This has led to speculation that certain player "groups" are getting prioritized to test the new system's performance at different scales.
Some report being able to change hairstyles, colors, and other features after refreshing their game data. Others can only edit basic customizations like hair and eye color for now.
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Players' Reactions to the Avatar Customization Feature
Those who have experienced the revamped avatar options are raving about the user-friendly and intuitive new interface. One Pokemon GO trainer stated:
"Niantic rolling out some long-needed quality-of-life updates. I'm loving it"
As more players gain access, the excitement around personalizing their Pokemon GO characters will likely continue growing.
While the full rollout may take some time, this expanded avatar customization feature is a positive step for Niantic's Pokemon GO. It gives players more freedom to craft their ideal in-game persona, and should further increase both engagement and enjoyment of the game. Are you excited about it too?
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