Niantic reveals Pokémon GO Fest 2021 date without saying if it's in person

Niantic has revealed that Pokémon GO Fest 2021 will take place between July 17th and 18th. However, he still hasn't said what the format will be: face-to-face or virtual, as it was in the 2020 edition. Still, the company reserves the right to change future game events.

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Pokémon GO Fest 2021 (Image: Disclosure/Pokémon GO)

Pokémon GO Fest is an annual event that includes various activities, challenges and rewards for participants, but it is usually paid. In 2019, it gathered at least 600 players in parks around the world. In 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the edition was virtual, with collaborative objectives.

Pokémon GO Fest may be themed around 25 years of the franchise

The expectation is that 2021 will be remarkable, as it is the year of celebration of 25 years of the Pokémon franchise and also the fifth anniversary of the game in the air: “believe me when we say that you will not want to miss Pokémon GO Fest 2021! We can't wait to celebrate another summer together."

The format should be defined in the coming months, as well as the schedule of activities for Pokémon GO Fest 2021. The ticket price was also not revealed, but in 2020 it cost BRL 54,90 and gave access to special tasks and extra bonuses. over the course of the two days.

Also new from last year was the live stream “of the event” — an interaction between the Pokémon GO team and the audience at home.

Last year, players who purchased tickets also had access to the replacement event, which took place in August 2020, almost a month after Pokémon GO Fest. This was a second chance to find Pokémon that could not be caught during the main ceremony due to technical issues.