Hello Trainers! Pokémon GO has had some texts pushed pertaining to Routes, an upcoming exploration feature that is highly anticipated. Without spoiling anything, this one is a quite lengthy and informative data mine, so let’s dig in!
Please read through all of this with a grain of salt – we often post data mining reports that take months to release, and we don’t want our readers disappointed. Be smart, read this like speculation, and be happy once it goes live.
💡 Disclaimer: You know the drill by now, everything in this article is data mined, and therefore subject to change or not even being released at all. All this information is publicly provided by the PokéMiners and includes some of my commentaries.
Route Onboarding
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_loop_page_desc
TEXT: You have selected the same PokéStop as your start and end point. This will create a loop Route. To finish a loop Route, return to your start point when you’re ready to stop recording your path.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_loop_page_title
TEXT: Loop Route
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_title_1
TEXT: How to Create a Route
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_page_1
TEXT: Create a Route in three easy steps!
1. Select the start point and end point.
2. Walk between these points.
3. Name and describe your Route!
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_title_2
TEXT: Criteria
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_page_2
TEXT: Routes must:
1. Be between {0} km and {1} km.
2. Be in safe areas and not go through private property.
3. Have a clear description and theme.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_page_3
TEXT: Place pins along your Route to mark interesting highlights!
Pins must be placed:
1. Within {0} meters of the Route’s path.
2. At least {1} meters away from other pins.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_title_4
TEXT: Review Process
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_onboarding_page_4
TEXT: Created Routes are submitted to Niantic for review and approval. If your Route is rejected, you may be given a chance to edit and resubmit it.
It’s time to create your Route!
This is the tutorial for the Routes, the Title for 3 appears to be missing. Not sure if Niantic or the PokéMiners missed it. There’s also mention here of a single Pokéstop route, so you won’t need to connect multiple stops to create a route, huge for rural trainers.
Create New Routes
Starting Your New Route
RESOURCE ID: create_new_route_button TEXT: Create New Route RESOURCE ID: route_creation_ask_start_title TEXT: You’re near the start point you selected. Are you ready to record the path for your Route? RESOURCE ID: routes_begin_creation_button TEXT: Confirm and Proceed RESOURCE ID: record_new_route TEXT: RECORD NEW ROUTE RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_new_start_body TEXT: Navigate to this PokéStop to begin recording your Route. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_go_to_start TEXT: Navigate to your Route’s start point to begin recording the path. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_new_start_header TEXT: Select a PokéStop to be your new RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_new_start_sub_header TEXT: Route start point. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_start_body TEXT: Navigate to this PokéStop to begin recording your Route. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_start_header TEXT: Select a PokéStop to be your RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_start_sub_header TEXT: Route start point. RESOURCE ID: routes_set_new_start_point TEXT: SET AS NEW START POINT RESOURCE ID: routes_current_start_point_warning TEXT: This is your current start point. RESOURCE ID: routes_set_new_start_point_toast TEXT: Start point updated! RESOURCE ID: routes_set_start_point TEXT: SET AS START POINT RESOURCE ID: routes_set_start_point_toast TEXT: Start point set! RESOURCE ID: routes_start_at TEXT: Start at: RESOURCE ID: route_creation_selected_points_header TEXT: Selected start and end points: RESOURCE ID: routes_remove_start_point TEXT: REMOVE START POINT RESOURCE ID: routes_remove_start_point_toast TEXT: Start point reset. RESOURCE ID: route_recording_started TEXT: Recording started.
It appears that you’ll be able to select your start point, and then walk to it to begin recording your route. This suggests that you can map out your route ahead of time and then go and walk the route you’ve selected. It also appears that you’ll be able to make changes along the way, so if you find something interesting along the route you can adjust it.
Pause and Resume
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_ask_start_pause_button TEXT: Pause Route Creation RESOURCE ID: route_creation_action_menu_pause TEXT: Pause Route Creation RESOURCE ID: route_creation_ask_submit_cancel TEXT: CONTINUE RECORDING RESOURCE ID: route_creation_action_menu_resume TEXT: Resume Route Recording RESOURCE ID: route_creation_ask_start_description TEXT: If you aren’t ready to record, you can pause your Route creation session and resume it later via the Route section of your Trainer profile. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_pause_button TEXT: Pause Route RESOURCE ID: route_creation_pause_header TEXT: Are you sure you want to pause Route creation? RESOURCE ID: route_creation_pause_message TEXT: Your progress will be saved. Return to this location to resume recording the path for your Route. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_resume_button TEXT: RESUME ROUTE CREATION RESOURCE ID: route_creation_resume_label TEXT: RESUME RECORDING RESOURCE ID: route_submission_abandon_back_button TEXT: BACK RESOURCE ID: route_submission_abandon_body TEXT: Your progress will be saved. You can resume Route creation at any time from your profile. RESOURCE ID: route_submission_abandon_header TEXT: Are you sure you want to exit Route creation? RESOURCE ID: route_recording_paused TEXT: Recording paused. RESOURCE ID: route_recording_resumed TEXT: Recording resumed. RESOURCE ID: routes_change TEXT: Change RESOURCE ID: routes_current_path_length TEXT: CURRENT ROUTE LENGTH:
It looks like you’ll be able to pause and resume recording your routes, and it looks like it will save your progress so you can return to it later. This will be handy for longer routes if something comes up, you won’t have to start from the beginning.
Minimum and Maximum Length
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_min_distance_title
TEXT: Your Route does not meet the minimum required length.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_min_distance_description
TEXT: You are near the end point you selected, but your path is too short.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_min_distance_instructions
TEXT: Extend your Route either by resuming recording and returning to this end point later or by selecting a new end point.
RESOURCE ID: routes_path_length_min
TEXT: (MIN: {0} KM)
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_min_distance_values
TEXT: Minimum length: {0} km
Current length: <color=#F2A64B>{1} km</color>
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_warning_title
TEXT: Your Route is nearing the maximum length.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_exceeded_description
TEXT: Your Route has exceeded the maximum length, so Route creation has ended.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_exceeded_title
TEXT: Route creation has ended.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_warning_button
TEXT: SEE OPTIONS
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_warning_description
TEXT: Route creation will automatically stop if your Route exceeds the maximum length.
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_warning_instructions
TEXT: End your Route soon, or you may lose your current progress.
RESOURCE ID: routes_path_length_max
TEXT: (MAX: {0} KM)
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_max_distance_warning_values
TEXT: Maximum length: {0} km
Current length: <color=#F2A64B>{1} km</color>
Speaking of length, it appears that the routes will have a maximum and minimum length and it will be based on how far you’ve walked, not the distance between the Pokéstops. We know from the settings that were pushed that the minimum length is 100 meters and the maximum length is 20,000 meters
This is the colour for the Maximum & Minumum Length text
Route Tags
RESOURCE ID: route_tag_art TEXT: Art RESOURCE ID: route_tag_easy_going TEXT: Relaxed RESOURCE ID: route_tag_flat TEXT: Flat RESOURCE ID: route_tag_hilly TEXT: Hilly RESOURCE ID: route_tag_historic TEXT: Historic RESOURCE ID: route_tag_intense TEXT: Intense RESOURCE ID: route_tag_nature TEXT: Nature RESOURCE ID: route_tag_no_people TEXT: Not Many People RESOURCE ID: route_tag_parks_nearby TEXT: Parks Nearby RESOURCE ID: route_tag_people TEXT: Lots of People RESOURCE ID: route_tag_pets TEXT: Pet-Friendly RESOURCE ID: route_tag_plenty_pokestops TEXT: Plenty of PokéStops RESOURCE ID: route_tag_public_transport TEXT: Near Public Transport RESOURCE ID: route_tag_raid_friendly TEXT: Raid-Friendly RESOURCE ID: route_tag_rainy_day TEXT: Good for a Rainy Day RESOURCE ID: route_tag_seasonal TEXT: Seasonal RESOURCE ID: route_tag_stroller TEXT: Stroller-Accessible RESOURCE ID: route_tag_sunny_day TEXT: Good for a Sunny Day RESOURCE ID: route_tag_views TEXT: Great Views RESOURCE ID: route_tag_wheelchair TEXT: Wheelchair Accessible
You’ll be able to add tags to your routes, helpful for easily identifying what kind of route you’re considering walking.
Quitting the Route Creator
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_action_menu_abandon TEXT: Quit Route Creation RESOURCE ID: route_creation_abandon_header TEXT: Are you sure you want to leave the Route creator? RESOURCE ID: route_creation_abandon_message TEXT: This action cannot be undone. All progress made on this Route will be lost. To save your progress, you can pause Route creation instead. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_abandon_toast TEXT: You’ve left the Route Creator.
The text’s for quitting before finishing.
Finishing the Route Creator
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_end_body TEXT: Navigate to this PokéStop to finish recording your Route. You can change the end point while recording. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_end_header TEXT: Select a PokéStop to be your RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_end_sub_header TEXT: Route end point. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_new_end_body TEXT: Navigate to this PokéStop to finish recording your Route. You can change the end point while recording. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_new_end_header TEXT: Select a PokéStop to be your new RESOURCE ID: route_creation_choose_new_end_sub_header TEXT: Route end point. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_select_new_end TEXT: SELECT NEW END POINT RESOURCE ID: route_creation_ask_submit_confirm TEXT: YES, I’M DONE RESOURCE ID: route_creation_action_menu_new_endpoint TEXT: Choose New End Point RESOURCE ID: routes_current_end_point_warning TEXT: This is your current end point. RESOURCE ID: routes_end_at TEXT: End at: RESOURCE ID: routes_remove_end_point TEXT: REMOVE END POINT RESOURCE ID: routes_remove_end_point_toast TEXT: End point reset. RESOURCE ID: routes_set_end_point TEXT: SET AS END POINT RESOURCE ID: routes_set_end_point_toast TEXT: End point set! RESOURCE ID: routes_set_new_end_point TEXT: SET AS NEW END POINT RESOURCE ID: routes_set_new_end_point_toast TEXT: End point updated! RESOURCE ID: routes_confirm_new_endpoint_button TEXT: Confirm and Resume RESOURCE ID: route_submission_review_adjust TEXT: MAKE ADJUSTMENTS RESOURCE ID: route_submission_review_instructions TEXT: Please review your Route’s path. If there are any issues with the path, you can make manual adjustments before you continue. RESOURCE ID: route_submission_review_keep TEXT: KEEP CURRENT PATH RESOURCE ID: route_submission_review_title TEXT: Review Route Path RESOURCE ID: route_submission_select_color_prompt TEXT: Select a header color for your Route Badge: RESOURCE ID: route_submission_show_name TEXT: Do you want to show your Trainer nickname in the Route description? This will be visible to other Trainers. RESOURCE ID: route_submission_start_title TEXT: Name Your Route
Finishing up the Route maker. You can name your route, and select a header colour. There’s also an option for your trainer name to be included, or not if you prefer to remain anonymous. You’ll also be able to review the path of the route prior to submitting it.
Route Badges
RESOURCE ID: route_medal TEXT: Badge RESOURCE ID: route_submission_medals TEXT: Badges RESOURCE ID: route_medals_header TEXT: ROUTE BADGES RESOURCE ID: route_submission_badge_image_prompt TEXT: Select an image for your Route Badge: RESOURCE ID: route_submission_medal_creation_title TEXT: Badge Creation
Each route will have its own badge, and you’ll be able to select the image for it.
Submitting Your Route for Review
RESOURCE ID: route_creation_submit
TEXT: DEBUG CREATION SUBMIT
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_add_tags
TEXT: Add up to {0} Route tags (optional)
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_resubmit_no_change_error
TEXT: Please modify the title and/or description to resubmit this Route.
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_result_matches_rejection
TEXT: Route matches a previously rejected Route.
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_result_reject_description
TEXT: Your Route was rejected because the title and/or description included inappropriate phrases or links. You will not be able to edit and resubmit this Route.
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_result_reject_title
TEXT: Your Route submission was rejected.
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_result_success_description
TEXT: You can check the status of your submission on the Route Creator page at any time. You will be notified when a decision is made.
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_result_success_title
TEXT: Your Route was successfully submitted for review!
Submitting your Route for Review. No indication if this will go into general voting like Wayspot nominations, or if they will require a Niantic review. You will be able to check their status at any time, so it will likely have an “In voting” status much like Wayspots. It also appears that the game will reject any titles or descriptions that include inappropriate words.
Created Routes List
RESOURCE ID: created_routes_title
TEXT: CREATED ROUTES
RESOURCE ID: no_created_routes
TEXT: You have not created any Routes.
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_status_decayed
TEXT: Archived {0}
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_status_published
TEXT: Published {0}
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_status_rejection
TEXT: Rejected {0}
RESOURCE ID: route_submission_status_review
TEXT: Submitted {0}
You’ll be able to access a list of the routes you submitted in-game, and they’ll have an indication of whether they were accepted or not.
Routes Errors
RESOURCE ID: already_creating_route_error TEXT: Finish or discard your current Route to begin creating a new Route. RESOURCE ID: profile_no_routemedals TEXT: You haven't earned any Route Badges. RESOURCE ID: route_change_endpoint_error TEXT: Error setting end point RESOURCE ID: route_creation_abandon_button TEXT: Quit Route Creation RESOURCE ID: route_creation_error_submission_max TEXT: You have the created the maximum number of Routes this week. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_generic_distance_warning_error TEXT: Cannot perform requested action. RESOURCE ID: route_creation_start_recording_error_too_far TEXT: Cannot begin recording. You are not near your start point. RESOURCE ID: route_move_closer_to_resume TEXT: Return to the location where you paused to resume recording. RESOURCE ID: routes_no_endpoint_selection_made TEXT: No Selection Made RESOURCE ID: routes_no_poi_selection_made TEXT: No Selection Made RESOURCE ID: routes_none_nearby TEXT: There are no Routes nearby.
Error messages for routes.
Exploring New Routes
RESOURCE ID: route_completion_explored_count_plural
TEXT: You explored this Route
{0} times!
RESOURCE ID: route_completion_explored_count_singular
TEXT: You explored this Route
one time!
RESOURCE ID: route_create_action_menu_header
TEXT: Available Route Actions:
RESOURCE ID: route_walking_head_to_start
TEXT: Navigate to the start point to begin the Route.
RESOURCE ID: route_completion_great_job
TEXT: Great job!
RESOURCE ID: route_report_title
TEXT: Report this Route
The game will track how many times you’ve completed each route, and there will be actions to complete along the way. You can also report routes, for whatever reason.
Bans
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_long_ban_description
TEXT: Your Niantic account has been banned from Pokémon GO and all other Niantic games and products for {0} years due to repeated or severe violations of our Player Guidelines for Routes.
Further violations may result in a permanent ban. Please review our Player Guidelines to avoid future violations.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_long_ban_title
TEXT: You’ve been banned from using Pokémon GO.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_permanent_ban_title
TEXT: You’ve been permanently banned from using Pokémon GO.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_permanent_ban_description
TEXT: Your Niantic account has been banned from Pokémon GO and all other Niantic games and products due to repeated or severe violations against our Player Guidelines for Routes.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_suspension_description
TEXT: Your Pokémon GO account has been suspended for {0} days due to repeated or severe violations of our Player Guidelines for Routes. You will regain access to your Pokémon GO account in {1} day(s).
Further violations may result in a permanent ban from Pokémon GO and other Niantic games. Please review our Player Guidelines to avoid future violations.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_suspension_title
TEXT: You’ve been temporarily suspended from using Pokémon GO.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_warning_button
TEXT: PLAYER GUIDELINES
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_warning_description_primary
TEXT: Your Pokémon GO account has violated our Player Guidelines for Routes.
Further violations may result in a temporary suspension or a permanent ban from Pokémon GO and other Niantic games and products.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_warning_description_secondary
TEXT: Please review our Player Guidelines to avoid future violations.
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_warning_title
TEXT: Account Warning
RESOURCE ID: route_enforcement_cta
TEXT: If you believe this was a mistake, please submit an appeal.
It looks like Niantic isn’t fooling around with Routes. Many ban messages, including one that says you can be banned for multiple years.
Route Creation Settings
- Max Open Routes: 5
- Min Total Distance: 100m
- Max Total Distance: 20,000m
- Max Name Length: 50
- Max Description Length: 240
- Min Player Level: 100
- Algorithm used: VISVALINGAM_WHYATT
The settings have been readded. The Minimum level is set to 100 to ensure that nobody has access to it. I suspect that Niantic has special level 100 testing accounts they use to test things like this.
Some obfuscated settings were also added
- Two feature flags enabled
- 9 obfuscated numbers for various settings, they are:
- 3
- 1
- 5
- 500.0
- 500
- 1000
- 9.0
- 2.0
- 11.0
That’s it, it appears that routes are really really close to being done. So hype for that! It will be interesting to see what kind of rewards are offered for routes. A single Pokéstop Route that rewards items could be a huge boon to rural players with a lack of Pokéstops nearby.
Let me know what you think! Until next time, stay safe out there!
