Pokémon Sleep to receive update to Version 2.10.0 this week ahead of the Second Anniversary Events — Update increases EXP gained from Pokémon Candies
Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period this week for an update of the software to Version 2.1.0. This update is expected to run for roughly four and a half hours, commencing Thursday July 3rd at 4:30am (UTC), and continuing through until 9:00am (UTC). In addition to preparing the game for the upcoming Second Anniversary Prelude Event and Second Anniversary Fest, the update also introduces several balance updates and quality of life changes, including adjustments to Pokémon Candies and the Novice Researcher bonus.
Please note that the previously announced Expert Mode is not scheduled for this update. As of writing, there has been no further information on when this will be added, and it remains planned for release in late July or early August.
The full patch notes can be found below:
Maintenance and Version 2.9.0 Update - Points to Be Updated said:
New Features
- Preparation for a new event
Second Anniversary Prelude Event
Second Anniversary Fest
Please see the event’s upcoming News announcement for more details.
Balance Adjustments
- Increase in EXP gained from Pokémon Candies
The EXP gained from one Pokémon Candy will be adjusted as follows.
From Lv. 1 until reaching Lv. 25: 25 → 35
From Lv. 25 until reaching Lv. 30: 25 → 30
From Lv. 30 onward: 25 → 25 (no change)
Note: The number of Dream Shards used at the same time will not change.
- Adjustments to the Novice Researcher Bonus
The area bonus amount will be adjusted so, at the end of a week of research, instead of players getting a bonus of 10% until the total of all area bonuses reaches 100%, they will instead get a bonus of 15% until the total of all area bonuses reaches 250%.
Other
- Additions to the General Store’s lineup
An item will be added to the General Store. You can exchange for a limited amount of this item each month.
- Some text adjusted or unified
- Other small bug fixes and adjustments
