Waiting on Friends and Other Features
Leading up to the launch of Pokemon GO, the game’s advertisements looked full of possibility. Two of the biggest anticipated features were the ability to battle anywhere and to trade with friends. It was reminiscent of the classic games, just on a slightly larger scale. Unfortunately, when the game finally did launch, neither of these features were available, nor was satisfying trainer customization, or a lot of other features some fans expected.
It’s understandable that some features would need time to roll out – just look at all the server mayhem without them. Can you imagine the hell that would have ensued if Niantic did allow friends, trading, and random battles from the start? But on the flip-side of that coin, it’s also understandable for fans to put the game down for now until those features become something tangible. At the moment, they are just hopes waiting on the horizon.
