Seattle-based Pokemon GO support studio Very Very Spaceship was hit with layoffs, shortly after developing the controversial avatars for the game's Rediscover GO update.
Although the Pokemon GO update aimed to improve features and visuals in the game, many players in the community were upset with the direction that was taken with the revamped avatars.
The lasting appeal of the Pokemon franchise means Pokemon GO is quite active in its eighth year of operations, with new events and Pokemon to discover on a regular basis.
Pokemon GO developer Niantic is hard at work releasing new updates for Pokemon GO this year, which includes the Rediscover GO series of updates.
The Rediscover GO campaign implemented new visual updates, improved avatar features, in-game map improvements, and much more to bring a fresh experience to returning players.