New Gossip: Pokémon GO Raises Prices Across All Platforms, Players Watch miHoYo's Next Move

Recently, Pokémon GO announced a price hike across all platforms. This move triggered a massive backlash in the community, with players jokingly calling it the "most controversial" approach—simply raising prices regardless of public opinion. Many remarked that they appreciate Niantic helping miHoYo (often referred to as 'mhy' by Chinese fans) divert some of the heat, as everyone is now waiting to see if miHoYo will follow suit.

Industry analysts in the community explain that globally released games like Pokémon GO and Genshin Impact are constrained by Apple's platform pricing policies, making it nearly impossible to adjust prices for individual regions. While Tower of Fantasy attempted a platform-specific price increase, it risks potential conflicts with platform policies. Pokémon GO's decision to raise prices across all platforms is viewed as the most "brute-force" yet predictable strategy.

In the comments, users are debating the implications. Some players argue that price hikes without adding extra in-game value are unacceptable. Others suggest this is simply a "growing pain" for global games, and argue that without clear communication from developers, such moves are likely to trigger unnecessary panic. Some even warn that if miHoYo chooses to raise prices silently without prior notice, it would be an even worse PR disaster.