Pokemon Go routed will see player earn rewards for being involved in the exploration

Niantic is finally implementing Routes in Pokemon Go, which gives players a way to build their own content, follow their footsteps and earn rewards while doing that, according to a study conducted by Dot Esports on June 10th.

Years of rumors and data mining the backend data that talk about the feature finally come to an end. Pokemon fans have called for personalized content like Routes, since the games were started.

Niantic is always keeping track of the industry and knows that Pokemon Go needs to continue to craft and release engaging graphics and games for the environment and to survive. Catching Pokemon is always the central of the game, but a further development in AR and Niantics push for the play to explore their world around them – is a big driving factor in how new content can be developed for the community to back.

Routes are a form of content that allows Pokemon Go players to record their travel routes while being out with others. The geodata object Niantic says will be available to trainers as they explore the world and share their experiences, while also reaping benefits in the game.

When you’re taking a walk around a new area, it’s huge difference between focusing on yourself and having somebody there for you like a guide that can take you to areas you do not know about, said Pokemon Go senior producer Chad Jones to Dot Esports. Magical moments, secret gardens, hidden staircases, cool art murals in back alleys. That man could not be known about before seeing somebody. By using Routes, you will understand that knowledge and get it to get it done.

Image via Niantic.

Conceptually, the developer considers Routes not only a compelling new tool for Pokemon Go, but also as a way to boost exploration and bring together the community with inside knowledge from those who know Routes they’re sharing.

Every route is an end point focused on geodata objects such as the PokeStop, and the same PokeStop can be used to start and end the Routesomething Niantic to include as a way to better support rural Pokemon Go communities.

After taking a step back and getting the GPS / Route, they turn into the trail and generate as you get along. Once a Route is saved, players can add descriptions and tags before submitting it for review, and if it is approved, the bonuses will be applied to the path and it can be discovered in a new menu.

Each route submission is reviewed by moderators and checked into Niantics existing data to a degree similar to dangerous areas, limitations or other. Human moderators look at Routes by satellite and then evaluate them on issues such as spam filters or odd descriptions. During the development process, the goals are to approve or scrap a submission in 24 hours.

When players continue to interact with Pokemon Go like normal, the game runs in full.

Photo via Niantic.

If the people who created the paths choose to follow them either from slumber or from a point of start, then they can also choose. Those creators have choice but to include their trainer name or remain anonymous while tagging the road for things like wheelchair accessibility, busy places, etc.

The idea is that Pokemon can catch along Routes, so there’s that benefit, and they’re actually getting the buffs that are also applied to you, Jones said. It is actually very useful for XP. For example, you’re in rural areas, who need more XP from a better source, and then you have to use Routes to develop more realistically for others.

There was no date for the new feature: Routes or the new feature displayed at Summer Games, PokeStop Showcases, that will go on the market. More information will be shared shortly after the start of rolling out.