Pokemon Go gets shock 8-bit pixel graphics UPDATE… but for how long?

Trainers,

Niantic Surprised us a new feature by launching an 8-bit pixel graphics update. Pokemon will be now displayed as 8-bit sprites in the newsfeed, menu screens, Pokedex and nearby Pokemon section.

Along with new 8-bit Gameboy color sprites, Shiny Murkrow has been released have been significantly increased and we’re hearing reports trainers catching Shiny Murkrows left and right!

Trainers, it’s not an April Fools Joke, Shiny Mukrows are everywhere we don’t know why is this Mukrow madness!

Original text from the Pokémon GO website

Trainers,

We always want to bring you the most immersive graphics experience possible, and we’re excited to share our latest breakthrough with millions of Pokémon GO Trainers around the world. Starting later today, you can be one of the first to experience this all-new graphics engine.

Experience Pokémon GO like never before with cutting-edge 8-BIT GRAPHICS! Registering approximately twice the definition of 4K, the chunky squares of each pixel provide realistic detail and unbelievable definition. Your Pokédex will feel lifelike in ways previously unimagined on any handheld device ever created.

We feel 100% confident in saying that you’ve never seen Pokémon like this in Pokémon GO! We’re looking forward to your feedback on this brand-new feature. Tell us your thoughts on our latest update with #PokemonGO, and be sure to include a picture of your favorite Pokémon!