Are you stuck on the “A Ripple in Time” quest in Pokémon Go because Mateo, the friendly researcher, is nowhere to be found? There are steps you can take to resolve this and continue your quest.
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Reasons for Mateo Not Appearing
- Mateo’s absence might be due to a game bug caused by recent updates or changes that affect its normal functioning.
- A weak or unstable internet connection on your mobile device can hinder the game from updating crucial data, like NPC appearances such as Mateo.
- Issues with GPS and location services on your device can prevent location-based events, like encountering Mateo, in Pokémon Go.
- Not updating Pokémon Go to the latest version might cause various in-game problems, including Mateo not appearing.
- Your actions and the route you choose in the game, including interactions with Pokéstops and Gyms, can influence Mateo’s appearance. Incorrect sequences of actions might lead to Mateo not showing up as expected.
Solution
Here are potential fixes if Mateo isn’t appearing in Pokémon Go:
Solution 1: Restart Pokémon Go
Completely close the app and relaunch it after a few seconds. Check if Mateo appears at the end of your route.
Solution 2: Interact with the Gym
Try tapping on the gym at the end of your route. Sometimes, this triggers Mateo’s appearance.
Solution 3: Change Your Route
If the first two steps don’t work, try a different route. Completing a new path might prompt Mateo to show up. Persistence might be needed; sometimes, he doesn’t appear immediately.
- To begin with, start a route.
- Then spin the Pokestop/gym that is the starting point of the route.
- Now finish the route by reaching the endpoint.
- When you reach the endpoint, click on the gym/Pokestop and spin it.
- You should now get Mateo’s dialogue.
Solution 4: Update Pokémon Go
Ensure your game is up-to-date. On Android, access Google Play Store, go to “My apps & games,” find Pokémon Go, and tap “Update.” On iOS, open the App Store, go to your profile, locate Pokémon Go, and tap “Update.”
If these steps don’t work, stay tuned for official fixes from Niantic, the game’s developers. They might release patches or updates to address the issue.
Summary
If you’ve tried all the fixes and Mateo’s still a no-show, reaching out to Pokémon Go’s support team is advisable. This issue isn’t exclusive to particular devices or systems, and Mateo’s appearance isn’t tied to specific times or places; it depends on in-game actions and the right sequence of interactions.