PoGo for Windows 10 relaunches with plenty of improvements

Aug 15, 2016 06:39 GMT  ·  By

Pokemon Go is not officially available on Windows Phone, as Niantic still wants to focus all of its efforts on Android and iOS, but fortunately, there is a way to play the game if you’re part of Microsoft’s mobile ecosystem.

Third-party Pokemon Go client PoGo has returned on Windows 10, and not only does it work smoothly now but it also brings a series of improvements to devices running this OS.

First and foremost, it’s worth noting that PoGo went dark a couple of weeks ago after the most recent API update released by Niantic, but the developing team has managed to find a way to make the client work again, so it’s up for download for everyone using Windows 10 right now.

The latest update comes with some experimental features, including a new capture page that allows you to flick to throw the ball, just like on Android and iOS. Furthermore, it adds plenty of new stuff, such as a profile page with achievements, new map styles to mimic the original app, as well as a Pokemon detail page where you can evolve, power up, and transfer your Pokemon to the professor.

New iPhone spoofing system

There’s also a new Google login page, but it’s worth having in mind that this does not support two-factor authentication for the time being, as well as Pokemon and Eggs inventory, with this feature letting trainers on Windows phones incubate their eggs just like in the official client.

Additionally, there’s also an update that hopefully won’t cause any trouble to players, as the new version comes with device spoofing, which basically allows your Windows phone to be identified as an iPhone, a solution that could try to prevent important bugs. The developing team says that this could actually trigger some bans, but with a little luck, you should be safe.

For the moment, PoGo is the only way to play the game on Windows phones, as Niantic doesn’t seem to be interested in developing a version of the game for Microsoft’s mobile platform, so if you want to give it a try, find more about it on its official GitHub page.