Summary
- Niantic teases #RediscoverGO, with a big update potentially coming to Pokemon GO before the 2024 Pokemon GO Fest.
- This new Pokemon GO update could have potential combat and feature improvements, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
- Pokemon GO Fest 2024 will feature limited-time activities in Sendai, Madrid, and New York City, with a global event on July 13.
Niantic is teasing a major Pokemon GO update that will help players "rediscover" the popular mobile title. Pokemon GO is expected to receive multiple updates leading into the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 event, which will begin on May 30.
Pokemon GO continues to receive updates and new events each month, nearly eight years after the game's initial release on Android and iOS. Starting May 30, the annual Pokemon GO Fest will return, with its first destination being Sendai. During the event, players may team up with others in the city to complete limited-time activities and catch new Pokemon. The event will also come to Madrid and New York City in June and July, and players from around the world may participate in the global event starting on July 13. Occasionally, Niantic tests new features in Pokemon GO for select regions before a full global rollout, and it appears that an update launching before Pokemon GO Fest may bring some notable changes.
Niantic's official Twitter account for Pokemon GO teases major new updates, asking players to get ready to "#RediscoverGO" soon. A Pokemon GO player may be seen in the teaser trailer, watching various Pokemon emerge from a gateway of sorts into the real world. Pokemon GO's Generation 1 Pokemon, including Meowth and Growlithe, are shown prominently in the trailer. What's more, the player's Pokemon GO trainer is also visible in the teaser trailer. However, Niantic did not share any specific details about the new Pokemon GO update, causing many fans to speculate about potential in-game changes and new content that will come.
Niantic Teases Big New Pokemon GO Updates
Some Pokemon GO players believe a throwback event or revamp could be coming to the game in the upcoming update, but other Twitter users are skeptical about the new update due to Niantic's lack of clarification. Others are also hoping for major combat and feature improvements, including unlimited Remote Raids, a higher level cap, and a way to play Pokemon GO more often from home. Overall, the reaction from the Pokemon GO community appears to be mixed, but the announcement quickly garnered a lot of attention nonetheless.
Niantic recently teased a new Pokemon GO raid boss Necrozma, so players will have end-game content to look forward to. Leading up to Pokemon GO Fest 2024, players may participate in Community Day events and other World of Wonders events to collect valuable rewards that could prove to be useful in the annual event. Niantic will likely share more details about Pokemon GO's major updates and events soon before the season ends.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
