A new and major update is expected to be available for Pokemon GO players. Here is what to expect from it.

John Hanke, the CEO of Niantic has confirmed that the company would be releasing three major updates to Pokemon GO this year. However, he refrained from giving out information on each of these updates. On Feb. 16, Niantic added 80 new creatures that can be found in classic Pokemon Gold and Silver.

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According to Birmingham Mail, the game's developer has reportedly released a message that states a new update would be available in a few weeks. It is likely that a special message would be announced through Professor Willow. Rumors suggest that he may announce the arrival of newer Pokemon later this month.

Speculations hint that the next batch of Pokemon would be available in clusters. Niantic may hold mini-events for these Pokemon to make them available. The Legendary Pokemon are also rumored to be arriving soon in the coming months.

Niantic is expected to make available Legendaries like Mew, Mewtwo, Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. It is also expected to bring other Legendary Pokemon form Gold, Silver and Crystal such as Raikou, Entei and Suicune. Even Lugia, Ho-oh and Celebi that are final entries of Pokedex are also expected to get announced soon.

These creatures are yet to be found in the internal files of the game. Since Hanke has said to Wired in an interview, "with certainty that we will see more this year," it is likely that these creatures could be Legendary Pokemon that would be launched this year, Euro Gamer reported. Some rumors they will be introduced by July when Pokemon Go will be completing its first year. Other sources that the Legendary Pokemon would be arriving before the end of 2017. Some of the other major updates that are expected to be available are improved gym mechanism and player vs. player feature.

Here is a look at Articuno that was allegedly spotted last year;