Pokémon Go will be getting a huge update that adds 80 new Pokémon and some very welcome new features to the 7-month-old smartphone sensation.
- 80 new Pokémon, taken from the classic Pokémon "Gold" and "Silver" Game Boy Color games. While Niantic hasn't yet shared the full list, it definitely includes fan-favorites Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Espeon, Umbreon, Merrill, Bellossom, and Hoppip, as revealed in a promotional image.
- Collectible "evolution items" that cause certain Pokémon to evolve. In Pokémon "Gold" and "Silver," for instance, the "King's Rock" item can cause Slowbro to evolve into Slowking when traded to another player — Niantic doesn't go into detail, but it seems a similar feature is coming to Pokémon Go.
- Two new types of berry to use while catching Pokémon: The Nanab Berry, which slows a Pokémon's movements, and the Pinap Berry, which doubles the amount of candy you get if your next catch attempt is successful.
- New items to dress up your avatar, plus some premium items that you can purchase from the in-game Pokémon Go shop. You can earn currency for that shop by playing the game, or exchange real-world money.
- Not strictly related to the game itself, but Niantic and Nintendo promise that they're replenishing retailer supplies of the hard-to-find Pokémon Go Plus wearable accessory this week.