In-Game Map Changes: Notable Changes Across the Globe

Players,

There is reportedly a Pokemon GO in-game map update, featuring the latest changes that were added to the Open Street Maps data set. We are still working to confirm the reach of this change, but it seems it’s a worldwide change.

It all started yesterday, with a number of Australian players reporting that the map was changed in various areas around Melbourne. A number of reports from other Australian regions also followed, but there were no further reports from other countries or regions around the globe.

Today, a Reddit thread popped up on The Silph Road, claiming that the in-game map was updated in his area (Canada). Reasonably Before and after Screenshots where also posted

The following areas have been confirmed affected:

• Brazil
• Canada
• Australia (for a week, at least)
• East Asia (general area)

However, we believe that this is a rolling change, so it may take a while before your area is affected. The following areas have confirmed not receiving any updates yet:

• Croatia (eastern Europe)
• Ireland
• East Coast USA
• Mexico

Interestingly, players have reported that the update is purely visual, bringing no new spawn points or nests. This is, of course, subject to change in the future, but as of now, it’s a purely cosmetic change.

Has the map changed in your respective areas? Let us know in the comment section!