When Pokemon Go launched back in 2016, the unique go-out-to-play concept of the game attracted numerous mobile users to download and play the game. However, that unique concept might become a health hazard now for players amidst the rising outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus. So, Niantic, the developer of the game pushed an update that is discouraging players to travel long distances to catch their favourite Pokemon and avoid social interaction with other players.
Niantic, with this update, is giving huge discounts for the in-game Incense sticks. These sticks lure more Pokemon near the players. Now, players can buy a bundle of 30 Incense for a mere price of 1 PokeCoin (the in-game currency). The developers also increased the amount of time the Incense will last to 1 hour instead of 30 minutes.
Now, the developers arranged an event that would increase the number of spawns for a certain Pokemon. However, due to the global situation, Niantic postponed the “Abra Community Day” event to avoid a mass gathering of Pokemon Go players.
