Crossshifted

Crossshifted is a process in Niantic's game development that allows the transfer of elements, creatures, and other game items between different Realms in the game. The process was first introduced with the game's 2.0 update, also known as Summer '21 update.

In the game, a Realm is a dimension that contains a specific set of bugs, POIs, and other game items. Players can discover and catch bugs, complete Field Research tasks, and collect other items within the Realm they are currently in. Once a player has progressed to a sufficient level and has sufficient items to exchange, they can use the Crossshift process to transfer items they have collected from one Realm to another.

The process allows players to exchange a set of items, including certain bugs, weather-sensitive items, and other specific items. The items that can be exchanged vary depending on the specific Realm the player is in, and players can use the in-game journal to see the items that can be exchanged. Crossshift is used by Niantic to give players the ability to access items that may have been difficult to collect within a specific Realm.

The Crossshifted process can be seen as an additional way to progress in the game, particularly for players who are looking to complete specific collections within the game. Players can use the Crossshifted process to obtain items they may not have been able to collect otherwise or to condense their collection into specific Realms that are available on a regular basis.