Recently, Pokemon GO has announced an increase in storage limits for both items and Pokemon, allowing players to manage their growing collections more effectively. Over time, as the game introduces new Pokemon and useful items, it was logical to provide players with more space to accommodate their needs. The Pokemon storage limit has now been raised to 10,500, while item capacity has reached 9,500, offering an increase of 700 slots in both categories.
The announcement comes at an opportune moment, as players are gearing up for the global GO Fest anticipated to occur in late June. These annual events provide players with exceptional opportunities to catch rare, limited, and Shiny Pokemon, making the expanded storage more relevant. Furthermore, the introduction of Gold Bottle Caps has sparked discussions among the community about whether the item presents a pay-to-win scenario.
While the new storage limits are appreciated by many, reactions from players have been mixed. Some are thankful for the added space, while others express that they are nowhere close to reaching the previous maximum and do not see the need for an upgrade. Additionally, some players have shared their frustration for having to release Pokemon they once cherished, which they could have kept had the update been implemented sooner.
There are calls for the storage upgrades to be cheaper, with many Free-to-Play (F2P) users feeling the pressure of increased costs, raising concerns about the future of monetization in Pokemon GO. Despite these concerns, players have the option to ignore the storage upgrade if they choose. For more casual players, storage management may not be an issue, but for dedicated players, like those who recently caught a staggering 600,000 Pokemon, an even larger storage capacity would indeed be welcomed.