Get ready for even more realistic Pokémon encounters: AR+ is coming to Pokémon GO! Niantic has gone ahead and finally announced the AR+, it will be initially available on iOS 11 devices (iPhone 6s) onwards.

The reasoning is simple: AR+ uses ARKit and ARKit is only available on iOS 11.

Currently, we have no information for Android Users when it will be available, Android support not coming before AR Core releases.

Here’s the Preview of the new AR+ Mode

The following is now confirmed for AR Plus:

Scale: With AR+ Mode, Pokemon will be Fixed point in Space, meaning you can walk up close to a Pokémon to see to how they’ll look in the real world

Awareness: Pokémon will run away if they become aware of the Trainers getting close, so be careful. You can sneak up close to earn an Expert Handler bonus, An awareness meter will appear next to the Pokémon, and if the meter fills up, the Pokémon will flee.

Expert Handler Bonus: 

Think you have what it takes to be an expert Pokémon handler? While in AR+ mode, you’ll finally have the chance to prove it! If you’re able to catch a Pokémon while in close proximity, you’ll have a better chance at earning Great and Excellent Throw bonuses, as well as an all-new Expert Handler bonus that awards even more XP and Stardust.

This is our first step toward making AR capabilities in Pokémon GO even more awesome, opening up the framework for greater AR experiences in the future. As you explore your local neighborhoods, remember to share your AR+ photos of your encounters on social media with the hashtag #PokemonGOarplus. And be sure to always stay aware of your surroundings and make sure you’re safe while in AR+ mode. We’d love to see all of your new adventures as they unfold.

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Chrales, one of the most active Network Traffic Analyser, just leaked the following info:

1. 20 new Generation III Pokémon assets are being downloaded (WATER AND ICE TYPE)
2. Delibird Assets are being downloaded.
3. AR Plus Tutorial steps are also downloaded

20 new Generation III Pokémon assets (Water Wave)

We don’t that this Pokemon will be released or not, but image assets – sprites that are used for Pokédex and various other in-game Pokémon lists are being downloaded in the Network Traffic. And Guess what? They all are Water and Ice type, and it’s Iccy Christmas!

Update: Following Image is also being downloaded

The Following Pokemon Assets are being downloaded:

Lotad	Lombre	Ludicolo
Spheal	Sealeo	Walrein
Carvanha	Sharpedo
Wailmer	Wailord
Barboach	Whiscash
Corphish	Crawdaunt
Feebas	Milotic
Glalie	Snorunt
Relicanth	Luvdisc

The Following Album was updated by ZeCharles

new pokémongo gen3 pokémons (water wave)

Delibird Assets are being downloaded.

As we had mentioned in our previous post about Delibird moves are both in the APK and in the Game Master file. Finally, Delibird Assets are now being downloaded in the Network traffic.

It’s a gift-giving season, nothing can hold back Niantic for releasing Delibird!

Gifts? What do you think?

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AR Plus Tutorial steps are also downloaded

AR Plus which we mentioned in our previous Data Mining report, assets of AR Plus tutorial are also being downloaded

AR Plus Tutorial

ZeCharles also found some text in Network traffic, the text behind tutorials is:

1. Look around an open area with your device until it recognizes a flat surface.
2. Approach the Pokémon slowly. You’ll get bonus rewards if you catch it!
3. Tap the tall grass to find a Pokémon.

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Recently the Pokemon Go update 0.87.5 was released without any announcement, but as we know that TSR and ZeCharles are great at their data mining work, without any delay they started ripping off the APK and you would be excited after hearing what they found!

Here’s What they found

1. AR Plus
2. Some Presents (Holiday Presents)
3. New Icons for Badges
4. Bug Fixes

AR Plus is coming to Pokemon Go

AR Plus is completely new augmented reality mode which is coming to Pokemon Go, Pokemon Go is upgrading! If you’ve ever wanted to sneak up on a Pokemon in the real world and try to catch it before it becomes aware of you, it will be possible.

AR Plus is powered by ARKit and complete mechanics to catch Pokemon in the wild, The Major components are Awareness, Proximity, and whether the Pokemon is Frightened.

AR Plus promo image and tutorial icons are already in the APK (Credits to ZeCharles)

AR Plus Tutorial

AR Plus Promo

Here is a roundup of additions involving this mechanic that we spotted:

Holiday Present Found in the APK

Gifts? What do you think?

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New Icons for Badges

New Pokedex badge icons for Hoenn and Johto regions

Bug Fixes

1. A new scaling function has been implemented, called ScaleV2. Pokemon can now scale differently in various scenarios (gym lobby, gym combat, wild, raid, Pokedex). This should make things easier for Pokemon with large models
2. “I am Safe” Button is now available in Extreme weather.
3. PTC Login Error Update
4. Battle Party Tweaks
5. Attack Name Readability Fix.

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