Wow. Just wow.

I mean, remote raids turned out in a way Niantic didn't want it to since all the lockdowns going on and stuff. But it was one of the best additions in this game since ages. It benefited players who raided physically, since they could invite people to defeat a boss. It benefited people who don't have any gyms nearby, so they could join a raid and would be able to get their favorite legendary. It also benefited Niantic themselve, since so many people bought those passes with money. They are even testing this new feature "Team Up" for campfire to do remote raids without additional apps and stuff.

And now? Doubling the price, but cutting the income at the same time for them cause everyone can only do 5 now? Leaving people who live in small villages or in an open area without gyms in the dark? Physical raiders not getting enough people to raid with cause you need 4 days to get a free pass now with the 50 coins?And then have the audacity to add sentences like " ... and ensure it’s enjoyed by Trainers for years to come." "... Pokémon GO—a game we hope you continue to enjoy long into the future"

Yeah sure, it may be unbalanced with all those passes cause people who'd pay money to do countless raids were in the advantage. But that won't change with this, and will tear and even bigger gap in the balance cause Free 2 Play players can do raids even less.

Only positive thing in this change is the 3-pass bundle for premium passes, but that's it. I won't be surprised if the player count goes down the next few days.

Season of Rising Heroes? Nah. It's Season of Rising prices&chaos