Your buddy will accompany you on the map for around three hours after you activate them.
Understanding Buddy Presence on the Map
Once you've established a buddy, they become a visible companion, appearing alongside your Trainer avatar as you navigate the game world. This active presence on the map lasts for approximately three hours. During this time, your buddy contributes to your gameplay experience by being available for interactions, which are crucial for earning Buddy Hearts and advancing your Buddy Level.
Managing Your Buddy's Hunger and Interactions
While your buddy is with you on the map, their well-being is indicated by a hunger gauge. This convenient gauge is located next to your Trainer button in the bottom left corner of your screen. Keeping an eye on this gauge ensures your buddy remains happy and engaged, ready for more adventures.
Here's how you can manage your buddy's on-map presence and hunger effectively:
- Feeding for Sustained Presence: You have the flexibility to feed your buddy Berries at any point to replenish their hunger gauge. This action helps maintain their active status on the map and contributes to earning more hearts.
- Allowing Depletion: Alternatively, you can simply wait until the hunger gauge is completely empty before offering them more Berries. Your buddy will reappear on the map after being fed, even if you let the gauge deplete fully.
- Maximizing Buddy Benefits: Consistent interaction with your buddy, including regular feeding, is key to forging a stronger bond. This allows you to accumulate Buddy Hearts more efficiently, unlocking a variety of perks as you achieve higher Buddy Levels.
For a quick overview of your buddy's on-map duration and management:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| On-Map Duration | Approximately three hours |
| Visual Indicator | Appears alongside your Trainer avatar on the map |
| Key Metric | Hunger gauge (located near the Trainer button, bottom left) |
| Feeding Option 1 | Top up the gauge with Berries at any time |
| Feeding Option 2 | Wait for the gauge to fully deplete before feeding again |
