The Pokémon GO ban wave: a mistake by Niantic

Tipsalewo
July 30, 2021
Updated November 14, 2023
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Recently, many Pokémon GO players received a very unpleasant surprise when they tried to open their mobile application. For some, an information message indicated a temporary ban of one or more months. For others, less fortunate, the punishment was a permanent ban... No one wants to have their account deactivated and have to start their progression from scratch with the loss of all their legendary Pokémon and all their Pokémon Shiny . But what was even harder to swallow was that these players had done nothing wrong to receive a Pokémon GO ban. They were not cheaters, but players like any other. Niantic has since admitted its mistake...

We're working on reverting strikes for some Trainers who incorrectly received punishments on their accounts. This will be done for Trainers automatically, whether or not they have contacted us. We apologize for the error.
- Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) July 27, 2021

A rather inexplicable error

No one really knows what's gotten into the anti-cheat system that causes Pokémon GO bans. It seems to have gotten out of control by sending inexplicable penalties. While some in the community thought there was a problem with an update to Apple's iOS system, the concern seems to be much broader as other players have also been affected on Android. And while Niantic was quick to catch on to the situation, the company decided not to release any further explanations.

For those wondering how to get out of the Pokémon GO ban in 2021, the answer is simple: just wait patiently. There's no need to file a complaint as Niantic will take care of everything. However, the players who have been affected are still grumbling. Some of them missed the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 (July 17-18). There were some great raids with legendary Pokémon . At the moment, it is not known if there will be any compensation from the developers for those who missed this golden opportunity to fill their Pokédex.

Ban warning pokémon go to be removed — Example of a warning before a ban Pokémon GO

Why is the anti-cheating system on Pokémon GO so tight?

The Pokémon GO ban is a recurring topic in the community. If this time the wave of sanctions was unjustified, it is not uncommon to see cheaters. In this game where you have to walk and roam the world to catch Pokémon and earn resources, it is easy to cheat in Pokémon GO by using a VPN or a hack to lie about your geolocation. This allows you to run as many Pokéstops as possible and reach special geographical areas.

Tipsalewo A cocktail of mobile gaming,esport and K-PoP. Not tryhard enough to become a pro player, I am content with being the minstrel who tells the stories.