Pokémon GO unleashes over 80 new characters and new avatars in huge 'Generation 2' update
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Out of nowhere a huge update to Pokémon GO has just been revealed as the hit mobile game's special Valentine's Day event comes to an end.
In a blog post published today, developers Niantic Labs revealed that 80 new "Generation 2" Pokémon will be added to the smartphone game.
"Starting later this week, you’ll have the opportunity to catch more than 80 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games," the company announced.
What's more, there will now be even more characters available through evolution.
"There are now more opportunities to evolve your Pokémon in Pokémon GO than ever before.
"Some Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will soon be able to evolve - into Pokémon that inhabit the Johto region! Be on the lookout for new Evolution items at PokéStops, which you’ll need to evolve some Pokémon."
The game is also being expanded in other ways - such as the way Pokémon react when you attempt to catch them. You'll also be able to use two new types of berries to attract the little critters.
Finally, gamers will be able to customise their avatars with brand new wardrobe items. Hats, shirts, pants and other items will all be added, according to Niantic.
This Pokémon Go push comes in the same week that Niantic CEO John Hanke gave an interview discussing trading and PvP battles in the game.
In fact, he says they would have been available sooner if the small company hadn't had to respond to the international surge of popularity the game experienced.
"It's going to be done soon," he told the site.
"It is what it is. I'll take the massive wave of hysteria we enjoyed, and just deal with the fact that it's caused us to take a bit longer to get the rest of the features up. We're really happy to make our users happy."