A recent Pokemon GO update has introduced a frustrating glitch affecting player avatars. The update, intended to modernize the game's visuals, has instead caused unexpected and unwanted changes to avatar skin and hair colors. This follows an earlier April 17th update that was widely criticized for its perceived downgrade in avatar quality.

The new glitch manifests as a complete alteration of avatar appearance; players are reporting that their characters' skin and hair tones have inexplicably changed. This has understandably led to concerns about account security, with some players initially suspecting hacking. One player's post vividly illustrates the drastic nature of this change, showcasing an avatar transforming from light skin and white hair to dark skin and brown hair. Niantic has yet to officially address the issue or release a patch.

This latest incident adds fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding Pokemon GO's avatar redesigns. The April update sparked immediate backlash, with many players believing the new models to be inferior to their predecessors. Rumors of a rushed development process further fueled the discontent.

Adding to the negative sentiment, Niantic faced accusations of misleading marketing. The studio continued to use the older, more popular avatar models in promotional materials for in-app purchases, a tactic perceived by many as disingenuous.

The combined negative reaction resulted in a significant wave of negative reviews on app stores. Despite this review bombing, Pokemon GO's ratings remain relatively stable, currently holding a 3.9/5 rating on the App Store and 4.2/5 on Google Play.