Pokémon GO update available, Evolution items guaranteed for streaks

Being rolled out for iOS, Android
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  • Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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A new update for Pokémon GO that brings the game to version 0.59.1 (labelled 1.29.1 on the iOS App Store) is currently being rolled out for iOS and Android. This means that it will not be available for every device right now, but will over the next few days.

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The update itself contains only minor text fixes.

Additionally, players are now guaranteed to obtain a random Evolution item (Sun Stone, King's Rock, Dragon Scale, Up-Grade, or Metal Coat) when they obtain a 7-day "First PokéStop of the Day" streak bonus, regardless of whether or not they have installed the update.

Patch notes

  • The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
  • Minor text fixes.
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