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Pokémon Go Suspends Weekly Challenge Amid Technical Issues

10/14/2025

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Pokémon Go has suspended its Weekly Challenge due to significant game issues.
The challenge required groups of four to catch 500 creatures before it was disabled by a bug.
Affected users remain locked out, raising concerns about the level 80 update scheduled for October 15.
This update will raise the level cap from 50 to 80 and introduce new challenges and rewards.
Niantic, Inc. investigates ongoing technical difficulties and potential delays.

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Story summary

Pokémon Go has suspended its Weekly Challenge due to significant game issues.
The challenge required groups of four to catch 500 creatures before it was disabled by a bug.
Affected users remain locked out, raising concerns about the level 80 update scheduled for October 15.
This update will raise the level cap from 50 to 80 and introduce new challenges and rewards.
Niantic, Inc. investigates ongoing technical difficulties and potential delays.