It’s not over yet, but on official Twitter, Niantic has announced that its services in Russia and Belarus will be suspended in the future. Accordingly, this includes the Pokémon GO game, as well as Ingress and Pikmin Bloom. For its part, Harry Potter Wizards Unite closed a few months ago and this problem is therefore no longer a matter of concern.
Niantic ceases services in Russia
Pokémon GO was already there Removed from app stores In the respective countries, but game features (for those who already own the game) will soon be removed. Niantic will do the same for its other games, including the original Ingress game and the Pikmin Bloom game developed with Nintendo.
A decision that will not please everyone
You can see it in the comments under the tweet. Pokémon GO fans were very disappointed and offended by this decision. For them, mobile games are synonymous with sociability and sharing around the world. Removing the app in Russia conflicts with these values etc. Russian internet user Speaking of:
“Why Niantik? I am Russian and I do not support any war. I don’t want people getting hurt! Your game and Pokémon in general make me happy. I don’t want to feel guilty. battle! I can’t even choose my president. I’m sixteen years old.
I was almost crying. “
Of course, Microsoft, PlayStation, Nintendo, CD Projekt and All other video game players Banning its products in Russia, Niantic is taking such measures to punish the Russian economy, but above all to support Ukraine in its attempt to mobilize the Russian people against the move initiated by President Putin.
Source : Millenium
