# What dictates a stop coming to the game after approval **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 2, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-dictates-a-stop-coming-to-the-game-after-approval/113396 "2026-05-02T22:01:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![cyndiepooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@cyndiepooh](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/cyndiepooh)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-dictates-a-stop-coming-to-the-game-after-approval/113396/2 "2026-05-02T22:05:10Z")
Welcome to the forum! Check out this explanation and see if it helps: > [@Why an accepted Wayspot may not be used in Pokemon Go (S2 cells and Pokemon Go)](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/why-an-accepted-wayspot-may-not-be-used-in-pokemon-go-s2-cells-and-pokemon-go/106925): > > I have this written up for when I see a #wheresmypokestop question. I know the in-game prompt tells you that you are submitting a “Pokestop” but you are actually submitting a Wayspot to the database. The Web Submit form does use the word “wayspot” instead. The Wayspot can only become a Pokestop or gym if it is alone in a level 17 S2 cell. The S2 cell use has not been officially confirmed as far as I am aware, but staff has acknowledged there is an additional step after acceptance. This is a good… If you leave a title and the gps coordinates, we can give you a visual. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-dictates-a-stop-coming-to-the-game-after-approval/113396)._