A recent Pokemon GO update has introduced a frustrating glitch: players' avatar skin and hair colors are inexplicably changing. This latest issue adds to the ongoing dissatisfaction surrounding recent avatar modifications in the globally popular mobile game.

Niantic's April 17th update, intended to "modernize" avatars, was met with overwhelmingly negative feedback. Players widely considered the visual update a significant downgrade.

Now, a subsequent update has compounded the problem. Numerous players are reporting their avatars have undergone drastic, unintended changes in skin and hair color, leading some to suspect account hacking. One player's post vividly illustrates the issue: an avatar initially depicted with white hair and light skin was altered to brown hair and dark skin, appearing as a completely different character. While a fix is anticipated, Niantic has yet to publicly address this glitch.

Pokemon GO Avatar Glitch: Skin and Hair Color Changes

This latest incident is merely the most recent chapter in the ongoing controversy sparked by the April avatar changes. Rumors of a rushed update quickly circulated, fueling speculation about the reasons behind the perceived visual decline compared to older avatar models.

Niantic further faced criticism for allegedly misleading marketing, continuing to use the older, preferred avatar models in advertisements for paid clothing items. This was interpreted by some as an admission that even Niantic acknowledged the inferiority of the new designs.

The backlash resulted in a wave of negative reviews on app stores, a phenomenon known as "review bombing." Despite this, Pokemon GO currently maintains a relatively stable rating of 3.9/5 on the App Store and 4.2/5 on Google Play, suggesting a degree of resilience to the negative player sentiment.