It’s no secret that Niantic doesn’t like how convenient Pokemon Go has become. After reverting many of the pandemic enhancements, nerfing Incense, and halving the length of Community Days, game director Michael Steranka told Kotaku that the changes were in line with Niantic’s three pillars: exploration, exercise, and real-world social interactions. “We really want players to have that sense of their local community, and create bonds,” Steranka said. “Because we really feel like that’s what sets our products apart from any other game out there.”
