What will happen to Pokemon GO?
Niantic Labs is one of the most recognized companies in recent years for its mobile video game, Pokemon GO. That has become one of the most anticipated, played and downloaded games in history.
Lastly, the company announced that they would be working on a new game set in the world of Harry Potter alongside Warner Bros. This news, in addition to exciting gamers, has brought concern that Niantic will neglect updates for Pokemon GO, to which they responded as follows:
► A Harry Potter game like Pokemon GO? Niantic may be working on a new game
We want to assure the Pokémon GO community that we're doubling down and are 100% focused on adding many more fun features to the game. https://t.co/Uiz48kvxbu
— Niantic (@NianticLabs) November 10, 2017
What will happen to Pokemon GO?
After the announcement, this question resonated in social media, to which Niantic posted on their official Twitter that they would double all efforts and be 100% focused on bringing more content to Pokemon GO.
According to the page Critical.gg, the company would not be responsible for the actual development of the new Harry Potter game, but they would be allied with Portkey Games, who would be the main developers of all gameplay systems.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is coming to mobile. Sign up at https://t.co/KXacW2ptRX to receive more information about the game. #WizardsUnitepic.twitter.com/L7M2txQ3T0
— Wizards Unite (@HPWizardsUnite) November 8, 2017
How will Niantic achieve this?
Creating a video game is not an easy task, and maintaining one with as many users and as much success as Pokemon GO is not easy either. That's why Niantic has opened new job positions for all those who want to join and support them.
If you live near San Francisco, Seattle, or Los Angeles, the main locations for the jobs, you can go to the following link and apply directly. The positions vary between the Legal, Marketing, and Engineering areas, there is something for everyone. Finally, remember that English will be essential.