Pokemon GO Introduces AR+ Mode for iPhone Users

[Crossroads Bulletin]

Niantic have just announced an AR+ mode to be implemented into Pokemon GO shortly for users running iOS11 on iPhones 6 or newer.
The mode adds an extra mechanic to catching Pokemon by making the Pokemon take up a set position in space and allowing the player to walk closer and approach the Pokemon from different angles. Getting close to the Pokemon will make it easier to capture, but getting too close will make it run away.

Here are some of the most interesting points:

• With AR+, Pokémon are now fixed to a point in space, meaning you can walk up close to a Pokémon to see to how they’ll look in the real world.
• An awareness meter will appear next to the Pokémon, and if the meter fills up, the Pokémon will flee. If it does, you can try tapping on the tall grass nearby, which may cause the Pokémon to reappear and give you an additional chance to catch it.
• If you’re able to catch a Pokémon while in close proximity, you’ll have a better chance at earning Great and Excellent Throw bonuses, as well as an all-new Expert Handler bonus that awards even more XP and Stardust.

You can read more about AR+ at the official announcement.
The AR+ mode makes use of Apple’s ARKit framework, which is why it’s only available on iOS for now. Android has a similar kit called AR-Core, but no announcements have been made about the feature coming to Android as of yet.
You can watch a demo of the feature below. The video also shows the previously unreleased Pokemon Delibird which we are expecting to appear around Christmas!

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[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

This seems like a pretty cool feature but I don't think it's cool to introduce it on some platforms and not others. :(

[Neo Emolga]

I really should try to get back into Pokemon GO. I think I was with everyone else when most people thought it was a fad that was going to die out, but it's still chugging along despite the lack of attention.

The AR+ feature seems cool, though. But they run away if you get too close? What if I just wanted to pet it!?

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I really should try to get back into Pokemon GO. I think I was with everyone else when most people thought it was a fad that was going to die out, but it's still chugging along despite the lack of attention.

The AR+ feature seems cool, though. But they run away if you get too close? What if I just wanted to pet it!?

You should! They just released a bunch of Hoenn Pokemon with more to come. So even if all you wanna do is fill the dex, it's still a lot of fun right now. :)

[Neo Emolga]

You should! They just released a bunch of Hoenn Pokemon with more to come. So even if all you wanna do is fill the dex, it's still a lot of fun right now. :)

They need to hurry up and release Generation 5 so I can catch a you-know-who!

Yeah, I think it's impossible to take on the gyms at this point, but you don't need to do that to still enjoy the other little aspects of the game.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

They need to hurry up and release Generation 5 so I can catch a you-know-who!

Yeah, I think it's impossible to take on the gyms at this point, but you don't need to do that to still enjoy the other little aspects of the game.

It's actually much easier to take on gyms now than it ever was! The Pokemon in gyms automatically get weaker over time so you can easily knock Pokemon out after 12 hours or so. :D

[Neo Emolga]

It's actually much easier to take on gyms now than it ever was! The Pokemon in gyms automatically get weaker over time so you can easily knock Pokemon out after 12 hours or so. :D

This. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius. Because it used to be IMPOSSIBLE to take on gyms once everyone and their mother was cruising around with an army of Dragonites.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

This. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius. Because it used to be IMPOSSIBLE to take on gyms once everyone and their mother was cruising around with an army of Dragonites.

Yep, it's pretty awesome xD Spoofers still operate around here a bit and they come and put in 3000CP Blissey... I just wait a day and then known them out when they're down to like 500CP haha. I pretty much always get the 50 coins a day maximum for being in a gym. It's so easy to get coins now. xD