Niantic is rearing to release new Legendary Pokemon on "Pokemon Go's" next major update. Players of the hit mobile game might expect it on or before the Chinese New Year or by Valentine's Day.

According to Slashgear, an anonymous source has confirmed the recent "Pokemon Go" news. The company behind the Pokemon game is strongly considering rolling out the Legendary characters. The update might include fan favorites Moltres, Articuno and Zapdos.

There are strong indications that Niantic's next update will either coincide with the Chinese New Year or next month's Valentine's Day. Several experts have weighed in the game's declining popularity especially throughout 2017.

The company behind the hit game aims to keep users engaged by releasing new Pokemon and enticing new players through events. Continued updates have kept users engaged in months after its launch. The company has not yet commented regarding the next update.

In other news, the elusive and sought after "Pokemon Go" accessory is now available for pre-orders. In a post by Express, Nintendo has sent out email stock alerts for the Pokemon Go Plus trackers.

The hot selling accessory would be available in March and will be sent out for delivery on March 31. However, the trackers are exclusive to the Nintendo UK store. Niantic has not yet released a statement on the availability of the accessory on the global market.

After being sold out several times in 2016, the Pokemon Go Plus tracker is one of the most sought out accessories for "Pokemon Go." Several Amazon resellers have taken advantage of the trend by jacking up the retail prices.

The device enables "Pokemon GO" players to track Pokemon events through notifications. The user receives a light and vibration alert to signal that a Pokemon is nearby.

Also, the accessory can catch Pokemon or perform other actions by pressing the button on the device. The Pokemon Go Plus tracker is currently available for preorders. To cater to everyone, Niantic has decided to sell one tracker per customer.