Pokemon GO’s highly anticipated Primal Kyogre Raid Day was marred by widespread server issues that left many players frustrated and disappointed. The event, scheduled on Sunday, March 17, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time, promised players the chance to battle the Legendary Pokemon Kyogre in Raids across the globe.

To add to the excitement, an event ticket available for US$5 offered additional bonuses, including eight extra Raid Passes, for a total of fifteen opportunities to catch the coveted Pokemon.

However, the Pokemon GO event’s initial execution was far from smooth, with players from various regions, including Australia, the United States, and Singapore reporting major server issues. Many were unable to log into the game, experienced game crashes, and lost Raid Passes without the opportunity to participate in Raids.

Reddit user ThisWhiteBoyCanJump expressed frustration, stating they faced ‘nothing but server issues the entire time’ and could not log into Pokemon GO to contact support after wasting two remote Raid Passes.

The sentiment of disbelief and frustration was a common theme, especially among those who had purchased the event ticket. Another player from Australia reported that their game experience was smooth until 4 pm, after which lobbies glitched, and the app crashed repeatedly, leading to the loss of a shiny Kyogre, further exacerbating the frustration felt by many.

Players from other regions faced similar issues, with an American player lamenting the loss of two Kyogre and wasted passes due to server crashes. Similarly, a player in Singapore recounted getting stuck in raids and being unable to log back into the game for an extended period.

The consensus among players is a mix of disappointment and exasperation at the lack of server reliability, especially given the game’s long history and the expectation of better performance during such significant events. The difficulties in catching Kyogre, even with perfect throws and the use of Golden Razz Berrie