Screen Rant

  • Pokémon GO developer Niantic has reset players’ progress after the early launch of an event. 1 / 8

    Marill in Pokemon GO

  • The mobile alternate-reality title launched back in 2016. 2 / 8

    Pokemon go world cap pikachu vertical

  • This year celebrates the game’s five-year launch anniversary. 3 / 8

    Pokemon GO Genesect vertical

  • Niantic recently announced a Limited Research Event, focusing on Marill, to launch on May 9. 4 / 8

  • However, the event accidentally released early on May 7. 5 / 8

  • Players who made progress in the event’s early release will have their progress reset. 6 / 8

  • Pokémon captured during the early launch will remain in players’ collections. 7 / 8

    Pokemon Go Galaran Mr Mime vertical

  • The resetting of players’ progress is an imperfect solution to a complex issue. 8 / 8