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Only two weeks until Pokémon GO Fest 2021, the new version of the annual celebration of Pokemon GO. It has been confirmed that the event will take place in physical and around the world for the second year in a row, but Niantic has announced that it will bring the event back to face this year.
Since 2017, the developer responsible for Pokemon GO He organized face-to-face events called Pokémon GO Fest, which were held in a city in the world and included very interesting rewards. However, in 2020, there was no face-to-face event as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which prompted Niantic to organize a global event that everyone could enjoy without leaving home, and the same was expected to happen in 2021.
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The Pokémon GO Fest head-to-head experience is back
Although Pokémon GO Fest 2021 will also be a global and virtual event that everyone can access with or without a ticket, Niantic has just confirmed that it will also be possible to participate in face-to-face events in different parts of the world.
The developer revealed through the game’s official page that it will hold real celebrations inspired by Pokémon GO Fest 2021 in 22 cities. According to the information, they will be outside trials and it has been confirmed that social distancing rules are met.
- Linz, Austria
- Dresden, Germany
- Essen, Germany
- Hamburg, Germany
- Seville Spain
- Paris France
- Warsaw Poland
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
- San Francisco, USA
- Denver, USA
- Atlanta, USA
- Chicago, USA
- Indianapolis, USA
- New York, USA
- Nashville, USA
- Austin, USA
- Seattle, USA
- Washington, USA
- Auckland, New Zealand
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 in the game will be the same for everyone
Something you should know is that if you don’t live in one of these cities, you don’t have to worry about missing out on a special bonus or exclusive Pokemon, but Niantic has confirmed that attending these face-to-face events won’t change the experience you set up in-game.
However, those who attend will be able to enjoy some extras, such as taking the opportunity to take photos at certain places while exploring the city.
People who wish to attend these events will have to register for free on this page first. Quotas are limited and you will only be invited to go if you are registered, otherwise the user will not have access. The celebration will only take place on the first day of the event, Saturday 17 July, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (local time). So, on the second day, focusing on raids, the event will only be hypothetical.
Pokemon GO Getting ready to get back to normal
Social confinement measures are starting to loosen in many countries after the strongest phases of the pandemic. Being Pokemon GO A game based on exploring the world, and also trying to get back to normal.
To motivate players to do this gradually, Ninatic will soon begin to withdraw some bonuses and implement others, but you should know that this return to normal in the game will also be at a slow pace and changes will be implemented first in some countries, always taking into account the situation and indications Health authorities in each region.
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