Niantic announces another change to the Regieleki Elite Raid this coming weekend in Pokemon GO, this time delaying a feature that has left fans frustrated. It's been a tough few weeks for the popular mobile title, as Niantic is currently embroiled in controversy with its Pokemon GO fanbase over planned changes coming to Remote Raid Passes. Niantic plans to not only increase the price of Remote Raid Passes but also limiting how many can be acquired per day and incentivizing in person raids with better rewards. While Pokemon GO has certainly seen its fair share of controversies over the years, especially with how Niantic reversed many of the COVID specific quality of life changes, this latest one has seemingly been the final straw for many. While there are those attempting to organize a strike and boycott to playing Pokemon GO, others have taken the more extreme step in selling their accounts entirely on places like eBay. Unfortunately for Niantic, things appear to be getting worse as another unplanned change has thrown a monkey wrench into the upcoming Regieleki Elite Raid event.In addition to the reveal of the Pokemon GO Regieleki Elite Raid on Sunday, April 8, Niantic also confirmed players would have access to Exclusive Timed Research leading to Regirock Candy, Regice Candy, and Registeel Candy. However, it appears that plans have changed as a new Tweet from Niantic confirmed that the Timed Research was being delayed in order to "improve its intended distribution method." Niantic is planning to offer the missions related to one of the stronger electric types in the Pokemon franchise at a later, currently unannounced date.
Naturally, the news has not been met with much positivity from Pokemon GO fans. Most replies attempted to bring the discussion back to the Remote Raid Pass controversies with the hashtag involving the phrase HearUsNiantic. Others made mention of the fact that the Raid itself should also be moved as it currently resides on a date that is problematic for many.
While the announcement left a bad taste in the mouth of many, the whole event has certainly not been met with positivity either. The big problem many players have had with this Regieleki event is that it actually takes place on Easter Sunday, a major holiday for people typically involving spending time with family. On top of that, the event is only available for a small window of time, which prompted players to comment that the entire thing would have been better off taking place 24 hours earlier on Saturday, April 8.
Pokemon GO is available now on Android and iOS.