A dedicated Pokemon GO player ventured to a remote island to determine if other trainers existed in an area notorious for GPS spoofing. Pokemon GO, an augmented reality mobile game launched in 2016, allows players to catch and train Pokemon in real-world locations.

Currently, the game is hosting a Water Festival, which features exclusive rewards and the appearance of water-type Pokemon. Trainer Tips, a renowned YouTube channel, released a video detailing his journey to Kiritimati, known for its rare timing advantage in the UTC+14 time zone, attracting many spoofers.

The practice of spoofing enables players to manipulate their GPS settings to gain early access to game bonuses and events, violating the game’s terms of service. In his gaming escapade, the YouTuber discovered no physical trainers were present, highlighting ongoing issues with spoofing in the game.

With a multitude of upcoming events, including a special Gigantamax on July 19, Pokemon GO continues to engage its player community.