Niantic has updated the official Known Issues support page for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more: Adding a friend does not complete some “Add a new friend” Special Research tasks Last Updated: 12h Last updated: 2/27/23 Adding a friend does not complete some “Add a new friend” Special Research tasks.Issue description: Adding a new … Continue reading Niantic is now investigating the Pokémon GO issue where adding a new friend for “Add a new friend” Special Research Tasks does not complete the task and Trainers are unable to progress with that Special Research