PoGo-UWP, the third-party "Pokemon Go" app developer behind the Windows 10 Mobile unofficial version, is back with the beta version 1.0.25 that comes with several improvements and fixes.
"Pokemon Go" On Windows 10 Mobile Working Again
According to the online publication Windows Central, PoGo-UWP's "Pokemon Go" version for Windows 10 Mobile became unusable earlier this month, after the game developer Niantic Labs introduced some changes in data from the game servers. Now it seems that the third-party "Pokemon Go" app developer has found a way to make its Windows 10 Mobile game version functional again.
"Pokemon Go" On Windows 10 Mobile Changes And Improvements
PoGo-UWP has introduced a series of improvements and changes in its beta version 1.0.25 of "Pokemon Go" on Windows 10 Mobile. Among them, the most notable changes are: new map styles that mimic the original app; added Google Login; added translations; added Pokemon and Eggs inventory; added Pokemon detail page where gamers can power up, evolve and transfer their Pokemon; added profile page with achievements; added device spoofing; revamped UI and fixed countless bugs.
Known Issues With "Pokemon Go" On Windows 10 Mobile Beta Version 1.0.25
Despite the improvements and bug fixes, there are still some known issues in this beta version of "Pokemon Go" on Windows 10 Mobile. Among them, are worth mentioning, like opening the Pokemon details page may cause a crash; closing button sometimes overlaps the Pokemon in the Pokemon list; some buttons are not working; translations are incomplete; experience bar on map page shows a wrong value after leveling up; wrong theme may be applied; some animations are not working or are too slow; no visual feedback after Egg Hatching.
Official "Pokemon Go" On Windows 10 Mobile
Niantic Labs' official "Pokemon Go" mobile game is only available for Android and iOS users. But, according to Gospel Herald, a group of passionate Windows 10 phone owners is asking the game developer to release a version of the popular"Pokemon Go"on Windows 10 Mobile. In order to bring attention to the issue, the group even posted a petition on Change.org.
Until now, the petition has gathered over 111,000 signatures. The goal of the group that took this initiative is to get 150,000 supporters.
The petition also details some of the figures and statistics that should convince the creators of "Pokemon Go." However, there is still no update from Niantic about their plans to release the game on Windows 10 phones, even though the petition has already been around for several months.