Like every live-service game, Pokémon Go isn’t immune to game-breaking bugs, and while it isn’t bizarre to see minor issues pop up, the situation seems to be at its worst currently. With the game’s latest update 0.281.2 deployed on Sept. 1, some of the most popular mechanics, including Routes and Research, are not working as intended—and players are losing their patience.
Routes are a wonderful way to connect with nearby Trainers in the vast Pokémon Go community. Offering player-created courses to embark on, Routes were added recently during the Season of Hidden Gems in July. As exciting as it sounds, unfortunately, the feature hasn’t been giving players the best experience, thanks to all the bugs plaguing it since its release.