Hello Wayfinders,
Some exciting Wayfarer Map improvements have just arrived! Thank you for all of the great feedback so far. Of course the biggest piece of feedback was about zoom levels on the map and we’re happy to share that we heard you and have made those improvements.
Here’s what’s new:
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Wider View: You can now zoom out all the way to Level 4 on the map to see a sampling of Wayspots across the globe.
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Wayspot Visibility:
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Below Zoom Level 13: The map shows solid orange markers, which represent Wayspots that are in Pokémon GO. These markers are not clickable at these wider zoom levels.
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At Zoom Level 13 and above: The map becomes more detailed. You will now see white markers indicating Wayspots that are not currently in Pokémon GO, alongside the orange markers. All markers become clickable, opening the Wayspot detail panel on the right of the screen.
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What are Zoom Levels: Zoom levels indicate your virtual distance from the map’s surface. A high zoom level means you are closer to the ground, seeing a smaller area with more detail. A low zoom level means you are further away, seeing a wider, “bird’s-eye” view of the map.
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How do I know what zoom level I’m at: You can view your current zoom level within the webpage URL. It will be located at the tail end of the URL; indicated by “z=” followed by the zoom level
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Filtering: To use the specific filters for PokéStops, Gyms, and PowerSpots, you need to be zoomed in to Level 16 or closer.
A huge thanks to the Community and our Ambassadors for the feedback! We hope these changes make it easier for you to explore and find new Wayspots!
-The Wayfarer Team