Attractive new graphics are rolling out to Pokémon Go

Some lucky Pokémon Go players around the world have caught an early glimpse of a new feature, and this change helps bring the world of Pokémon Go to life in new ways.

While there have been many changes to Pokémon Go over the past seven or more years, it’s a testament to the game that many remain loyal to its beginnings.

However, Niantic is still working on improvements, and one area that may be seen as outdated is the aging encounter screens and static graphics that adorn your Pokémon in the wild if you have AR turned off (like most people).

It certainly seems like changes in Pokémon Go are coming at a glacial pace, but thankfully some players around the world are already spotting a big change, as Niantic rolls out improved graphics for encounters, helping to add a new flavor to those screens classic captures.

Players Spot New Encounter Graphics in Pokémon Go

As shared in a Reddit post by a user, the new graphics are slowly appearing sporadically across the world, and a few lucky players have already laid eyes on these beautiful new displays.

New in-game graphics byu/ZaccieA inpokemongo

Although players will have to wait for the official rollout to see the final graphics, the preview is already an exciting promise of how the improved visuals will bring something new to the game.

Fans in the comments seem split on the update, with some excited but others unimpressed with what they’ve seen so far.

One comment read: “THE TREE IS BACK!!!» Then another adds: “Honestly, it looks okay except for the battle screen.»

A few comments are more critical, although this could be due to the way the images were posted, as one comment said: “Yeah I’m not super impressed”before another person added: “Yeah I I like the different backgrounds they do, but especially the one for the battle screen, just… no.»

These changes are preliminary at the moment, as Niantic explained in a recent post, so players will need to be patient to see exactly what these improved graphics will look like for all players when they release. For now, though, it’s encouraging to know that Niantic is constantly working to improve Pokémon Go.