It's been a while since we encountered a significant disruption in Pokémon GO, hasn’t it? On the afternoon of approximately 2:00 PM JST, just as the highly anticipated Mega Rayquaza Raid Day event officially kicked off in Japan, the game's servers faced a widespread outage. This unexpected issue prevented a large number of Trainers from logging in, participating in raids, or even spinning PokéStops and Gyms.
According to DownDetector, there was a remarkable spike in error reports within minutes, confirming that the disruption was on a global scale rather than being localized to a specific area. The timing of the outage was particularly frustrating for players, as it coincided with the activation of Mega Rayquaza raids, making it difficult for many to secure an early Ray Ray.
Reports of issues quickly emerged from various regions including Japan, Australia, and parts of Europe and North America. Trainers attempting to join the raids remotely encountered endless loading screens, “Failed to get data from server” errors, and disrupted Gym interactions. This widespread failure significantly impacted the gaming experience during such an important event.
As of the time of writing, there has been no official acknowledgment from Niantic regarding the server issues. It remains uncertain whether the Mega Rayquaza Raid Day event will be extended, delayed, or if players will receive any compensation, similar to what was offered during previous large-scale raid outages.
For those affected by the outage, we strongly recommend keeping an eye on the in-game News tab, as well as following Pokémon GO’s official social media channels in both Japanese and English. These platforms will provide the latest updates and any important adjustments regarding the event.
This article will be updated as the situation develops, so stay tuned for more information on the Pokémon GO server status and the Mega Rayquaza Raid Day event.
