As a leader in AR space, we expect a lot from Platypus / BuddyV2, and we think this is not the last update to come in this space. Platypus will most likely be rolled out in stages, as the new APK code literally says that: get_PlatypusRolloutSettingsĠ.161.2 is not a game changing update, but we’re more than happy to see Niantic pushing their technical expertise forward. We’re quite curious to see how BuddyV2 is going to work, but also curious to see how the peer to peer networking will be implemented. It looks like Platypus is the code name for a set of upcoming Buddy Pokemon features that rely heavily on AR.Īs mentioned above, Platypus seems to work on top of a new peer to peer service called Wallaby. You can find the list on this Pastebin link. We won’t be sharing the entire list, as it’s really… massive. SubSerialize Removed unreleased shadow formsĪ massive amount of shadow forms has been removed from the APK. Niantic has heavily updated the AR toolkit in 0.161.2, and the changes constitute the majority of changes introduced in this update. ARDKĪRDK toolkit is used to render various AR elements, place anchors, estimate world and light alignment. The new Location Service could boost location accuracy and enable advanced AR features that require high precision. The service tracks player latitude, longitude and altitude. It seems that they’re switching (or combining) the one built in Unity Engine to enhance location precision. Pokemon GO usually relies on Niantic’s Fused GPS provider and their own location service to detect player location. Monnodepth framework in action Location Service For those of us that understand images better than sentences, this is how it works (image from Monodepth2 Github repository): Monodepth is a framework that provides “monocular depth estimation from a single image”. Niantic is starting to using their own Monodepth framework for Platypus.So many animal references! We don’t know much about Wallaby, but it does exist. Platypus (aka Buddy v2) seems to be using a new peer-to-peer networking service called Wallaby.ARDK framework is being updated in preparation for the upcoming Buddy 2.0 feature, code-named Platypus.Unity location service is now used in conjunction with Niantic’s existing location provider.Switching during charge moves should be fixed in 0.161.2, but it can be blocked by actions that are already queued for execution.Switch button no longer disappears when a Pokémon faints in Trainer Battles. What’s new? Here’s a summary of discoveries, plus bugs that were fixed in this release: It is very important that you are aware that these things CAN and WILL CHANGE. The power of this attack move is doubled if its used on a target thats switching out of battle. However, Perry is versatile enough to slip out of most traps, so he could easily free himself. The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. Similar to Doofenshmirtz, Jessie, James, and Meowth from Team Rocket would have access to devious traps and devices to steal Pokémon. Do not take it for granted, features change and get scrapped all the time. Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. Information shared through these channels is not affiliated nor approved by Niantic, and is always subject to change. Please be aware that everything posted here has been publicly reported by data miners.
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