As for “Pokemon GO” itself, the game has reportedly been losing player numbers to some extent lately, as the lack of new content has made players bored with the simple gameplay. Niantic and Nintendo seem to be planning some solutions to this problem though, so fans will just have to be patient.
We’re curious to see how much more this trend can evolve and what other developers will do with it once given the chance. There is a huge opportunity to create a deep, exciting social experience here, and we wouldn’t be surprised if this revives people’s desire to interact with each other more than their phones.
This effect can already be seen in “Pokemon GO” to a good extent, as people love to socialize around the game in places where players commonly gather. And this is just the beginning, according to some, as a lot more can be done to push players to talk to each other.
The second generation of “Pokemon GO” could bring some changes in this direction as well, as many players have been commenting that Niantic are missing out on a huge opportunity to make the game a great social experience.
The theme of the game already predisposes to some interesting conversations and heated debates, so it’s surprising that it doesn’t offer more such features. Although, there is of course also the safety factor for the developers to consider. When players are interacting with strangers, there are certain caveats to be aware of.