Pokémon Go has encountered significant issues with its newly launched Weekly Challenge feature, which was intended to engage players in catching 500 creatures as a team for rewards. Shortly after going live, players reported the game becoming unresponsive, effectively "bricking" their experience. Niantic, the game's developer, promptly disabled the feature while investigating the issues, acknowledging that some users were unable to exit the Weekly Challenge completion pop-up, locking them out of the game. This situation has raised concerns among fans with the level 80 update set to release soon, particularly because players fear the challenges around the new feature could delay this major update to the game's leveling system.

Will the level 80 update still happen after these issues with Pokémon Go?

While it remains uncertain, the situation surrounding the Weekly Challenge has the community worried about potential delays for the long-awaited level 80 update, set to enhance XP sources and introduce new leveling rewards within just days. Players are hoping for a swift resolution from Niantic to maintain the planned schedule for this significant update.

Pokémon Go, launched in 2016, revolutionized mobile gaming with augmented reality mechanics, allowing players to catch virtual creatures in real-world locations. The game has undergone numerous updates and expansions, but the upcoming level 80 update is particularly noteworthy as it will raise the player level cap from 50 to 80 for the first time in five years, promising new challenges and a more balanced XP progression system.