A recent Pokemon GO update has introduced a frustrating glitch: players are finding their avatars' skin and hair colors inexplicably altered. This latest issue adds to the ongoing dissatisfaction among players regarding recent avatar changes.
Niantic's April 17th update, intended to "modernize" avatars, was met with widespread negative feedback. Many felt the visual quality had significantly decreased.
Now, a new update has compounded the problem. Players are reporting their characters' skin and hair colors have changed dramatically, leading to concerns about potential account hacks. One player's post vividly illustrates this—their avatar's white hair and light skin were suddenly replaced with brown hair and dark skin, creating a completely different character. While a fix is anticipated, Niantic hasn't yet officially addressed the issue.
New Pokemon Go Update Alters Avatar Skin and Hair Color
This latest glitch is just the most recent chapter in the ongoing controversy sparked by the April avatar redesign. Rumors of a rushed development process quickly circulated, with players questioning the inferior appearance of the new models compared to their predecessors.
Niantic further fueled the fire by continuing to use the older, better-received avatar models in advertising paid clothing items. This marketing tactic was seen by many as disingenuous, implying even Niantic recognized the new avatars' shortcomings.
The backlash resulted in a wave of negative reviews on app stores, yet Pokemon GO maintains relatively high ratings (3.9/5 on the App Store and 4.2/5 on Google Play), demonstrating a surprising resilience to the criticism.
