Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Pokemon Go’s New AR Mode Knows How Close You Are to Pokemon

Niantic has revealed AR+ Mode, a new AR feature coming to Pokemon Go exclusively on Apple devices.

The new feature will be coming "soon" to Pokemon Go on iPhone and iPad and can be triggered during any Pokemon encounter, including those following Raid Battles. Once you switch on AR+ mode, you'll see Tall Grass (like in the main Pokemon games) that you'll have to tap in order to make a Pokemon appear on-screen.

Check out footage of AR+ Mode in the video above

Once you've engaged a Pokemon, a new proximity alert system will trigger. Unlike Pokemon Go's original AR mode, AR+ now keeps the Pokemon in a fixed position, and will track how close you are. If you approach a Pokemon too quickly, a meter will fill up and change from yellow to red. If it fills in completely red, the Pokemon will flee. But if you approach slowly and get close enough, an "Expert Handler" alert will appear on-screen in place of the meter, offering additional experience points and Stardust for catching the Pokemon.

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