Niantic, the company behind Pokémon GO, has shared new details about its upcoming annual event, Pokémon GO Fest, including the debut of a powerful new Pokémon.
Every year, Pokémon GO hosts a Pokémon GO Fest that combines in-person experiences at a handful of locations around the world with a global event that all players can enjoy. These global events and others like them are some of the highlights of Pokémon GO, with thousands of attendees at the official events and even more at unofficial events organized by players.
This year, Niantic will host in-person Pokémon GO Fest events in Osaka, Japan (May 29–June 1), Jersey City, New Jersey (June 6–8), and Paris, France (June 13–15). These events will feature special Pokémon spawns, including regional exclusives and the Crowned forms of Zacian and Zamazenta. A global event will follow on June 28 and 29, introducing the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion for the first time.
The in-person events are divided into morning and afternoon sessions, and ticket holders must choose one. When not in their session, players can continue playing with special Pokémon appearing citywide and higher Shiny rates.
Players can also buy optional add-ons for extra perks. These include bonuses for hatching eggs, additional raid rewards, and an extra day of citywide gameplay. However, these add-ons are not required to join the event.
