Ingress Updates [ENG]

2021-07-17 12:16:04 Niantic published release notes for Ingress' new update, v2.76.1. It will reach your scanners soon!

In this version, Portal Scanning now displays hexagonal points to "provide more visual feedback during the scanning flow" (see picture), and the Aerodyne avatar by IQTech was added to the game.

As far as bug fixes are concerned, the Reassign Portal button in the tutorial now has consistent styling and passcodes which include a Portal Key won't hang the redeeming animation any longer.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/16009/ingress-2-76-1-release-notes

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2021-07-16 23:30:18 A new Avatar has been added to the game! The Aerodyne is available on the in-app store for 5000 CMU!

"While the Aerodyne shares the similar aesthetics as the recently updated Drones, much of the details of this Aerodyne are unconfirmed. We’ll continue to investigate, but if you happen to see our friend with a cool hat, let him know we’re looking for him... "

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/16006/a-new-discovery-aerodyne-avatar#latest

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2021-07-16 23:08:06 Niantic announced that registration for the NL-1331X tour in the following cities... - Sacramento - Boise - Dallas - Austin - Marfa - Phoenix - Murrieta ...will open at 2200 UTC on Friday, 16 July (in 3 hours) Moreover, it was announced that some free swag… Open / Comment

2021-07-16 21:57:21 Niantic announced that registration for the NL-1331X tour in the following cities...

- Sacramento
- Boise
- Dallas
- Austin
- Marfa
- Phoenix
- Murrieta

...will open at 2200 UTC on Friday, 16 July (in 3 hours)

Moreover, it was announced that some free swag will be distributed from NIA and that the classic stats competition with prizes will be held!

We have been made aware of a request from Brian Rose to NOT buy swag kits from scalpers, even if kits from Niantic are likely to sell out very quickly. More kits will be available, but it will take some additional time.

Niantic is still working out details with the Niantic Shop to have more physical Ingress merch online.

Source: https://t.me/NianticOfficial/190

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2021-07-16 20:40:56 While maintainance is ongoing, NianticAndrew thanked all Agents for their patience with these frequent maintenance interventions. He explained that the focus of these updates is to "improve overall performance and clean up some long standing infrastructural issues".

Zero downtime was a top requirement for this maintenance, but we believe that announcements to make Agents aware were and are a good step in the right direction for communication!

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/16004/scheduled-maintenance-16-july-17-30-utc

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2021-07-16 19:50:33 A new maintenance intervention has been scheduled for 17:30 UTC and will last about 60 minutes.

Agents may experience slow response from the game or inability to log in.

We will be updating this message with new status reports.

Status: ended

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2021-07-16 13:30:00 Ticketing sites have been created for the NL1331X Tour in the US, although RSVP and swag sales will open later on.

Links are available at https://ingress.com/events, by clicking the marker corresponding to your chosen event.

These pages also contain an overview of the NL1331X Swag Kit, available for 25$ and separately purchasable addons.
The kit contains:
• 2020/21 NL-1331X Fleet Medal on a collectible card
• NL-1331 patch
• 2 character cards
• Niantic Lapel pin
• VR load out card
Addons
• Ingress pull (green/blue, gold, silver) - $5
• Mobile Command Center Patch - $3
• Ingress Prime Patch - $3
• Toast Plush (small) - $20
• Toast Plush (large) - $30

Packs are in limited amount, are only available in pre-sale, are to be picked up at the live event and are not shippable or refundable.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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2021-07-15 23:10:48 NianticThia advised on the Community Forum that everyone* who filled in the form and those who didn't receive their Mission Day badge tick should now have received theirs!

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/16001/july-second-sunday-mission-day-fixes#latest

*Exception made for a couple usernames that couldn't be found: Niantic is looking into that.

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2021-07-15 20:19:12 A new maintenance intervention has been scheduled for 18:30 UTC and will last about 60 minutes.

Agents may experience slow response from the game or inability to log in.

We will be updating this message with new status reports.

Status: complete

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2021-07-14 23:20:53 The timetable for all Ingress Events in Q3 2021 has been published on the community forum!

We will give a brief overview here and explain every type of event in a separate post.

July 23rd - August 2nd Field Art Challenge

August 4th - 29th | NL1331X US Tour
August 6th - 9th | Level 8 Weekend
August 7th | First Saturday
August 8th | Second Sunday
August 20th - 30th | #MeetYouOutThere Challenge

September 4th | First Saturday
September 12th | Second Sunday
September 17th - 27th | Optima Kinetic Challenge II

Stay tuned for more info on the events!

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/15968/july-september-2021-events-schedule/

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