Every Way Pokémon GO Could (& Should) Fix Community Day

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Community Day events in Pokémon GO are a great way for players to come together and enjoy the Pokémon world in local parks and urban areas. However, the events need updates to fix repetitive gameplay and frustrating pay-to-play content. Currently, the events focus specifically on one Pokémon species and often provide a similar set of gameplay bonuses during the duration of the event. While this can be exciting for those wanting to Shiny hunt, or for fans of a specific Pokémon being featured, the similar Research tasks, rewards, and story content make Community Day events blur together in an unmemorable haze of bland gameplay.

Since implementing changes to Pokémon GO in 2020, Niantic has provided players with a six-hour window for most Community Day events. This playtime usually spans between 11 AM and 5 PM local time and offers the ability to play around a busy weekend or other obligations. The extended timeframe also allows players to take advantage of 3-hour lifespans on Lure Modules and Incense, as well as the boosts to experience, Stardust, and Pokémon Candy. However, large portions of event content are locked behind paywalls, with much of the Community Day tasks geared at spending, instead of playing.

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In a recent update regarding the upcoming April Stufful Community Day, a return to Pokémon GO's 3-hour Community Day timeframe has caused an outcry from Pokémon GO players. While Niantic's goal is a return to gameplay that brings communities together in public spaces, many feel the developer is punishing players unwilling to risk their safety, or those who are unable to participate during the much shorter event windows. The unwanted changes also