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Pokemon Go Fest was originally introduced as a live event launched in Chicago, featuring exclusive Pokemon and storyline bonuses. While the first event struggled due to players overwhelming data signals, subsequent events were much more well-received. When the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020 and prevented in-person gatherings, Niantic shifted the event to a global scale, allowing all players to participate provided they purchased a digital ticket. In recent months, Niantic has started reintroducing live events around the world on a more modest scale. It’s likely that this summer’s Pokemon Go Fest events will be the first major live events hosted by Niantic since the pandemic.
Pokemon Go is currently celebrating its “Season of Alola,” which features the introduction of Pokemon from Pokemon Sun and Moon to the game. While the new Pokemon are keeping players occupied, the game is also dealing with upset fans due to changes to its Community Day event, which saw the monthly event’s duration decreased from 6 hours to 3 hours. The game is also preparing to roll out an April Fool’s Day event focused on the transforming Pokemon Ditto.
