Pokémon Go Mega Evolution looks to be getting a much-needed overhaul

Pokémon Go’s much-maligned Mega Evolution system is getting an overhaul, according to several recent datamines of in-game files.

The way Pokémon Go has handled Mega Evolution – a popular mechanic from the monster franchise’s main games – has been criticised since its arrival in August 2020, although it has been improved over time.

These upcoming potential changes – which, to be clear, are yet to be finalised and announced by developer Niantic – seem like they’ll go a lot further to address recurrent gripes and encourage more regular Mega Evolution as part of daily play.

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