Pokémon Go adds Gen 8, but some users are too angry to play the game

Pokémon Go developer Niantic has revealed that Gen 8 Pokémon – from the region of Galar in the Pokémon Sword and Shield games – will be landing in the hugely popular AR mobile game this month, but there’s an issue.

The official Pokémon Go Twitter account made the announcement, revealing that the “Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, Zacian, and Zamazenta” Pokémon would all be arriving in the game soon, as part of the upcoming Ultra Unlock event beginning August 20.

Ultra Unlock is a recurring global event that tasks trainers with completing set challenges every hour, with new Pokémon being added alongside higher spawn rates for thematically linked Pokémon – such as prehistoric Pokémon in the first Ultra Unlock back in July.

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