Pokémon GO Faces Backlash Over Increasingly Divisive Gameplay Changes

The Pokémon GO community is divided over Niantic's new systems, which have made the game more complex and less accessible. Features like Shadow Raids and Max Battles require extensive preplanning, farming of special items, and coordination with other players, making it difficult for solo players and those in smaller communities to participate. This shift from the game's original "pick up and go" style has frustrated many players, drawing comparisons to the demanding gameplay of World of Warcraft's early days.