As the new year unfolds, *Pokemon GO* enthusiasts can look forward to a fresh lineup of live, in-person events. Niantic, the game's developer, has faced criticism in the past for delaying the announcement of major event dates, particularly for travel-intensive gatherings like GO Fest. It seems they've taken this feedback to heart, as they're rolling out the event calendar earlier than usual for 2025.
When Is Pokemon GO Fest 2025?
Niantic has already set the dates for GO Fest 2025, all scheduled for June. This year's festivities will span across three different locations, each with its own unique dates:
- GO Fest Osaka: May 29 – June 1
- GO Fest Jersey City: June 6 – June 8
- GO Fest Paris: June 13 – June 15
While tickets are not yet available, this early announcement gives fans ample time to plan their vacations and request time off work. If the ticket system follows previous years' models, attendees will need to select a specific date within the event weekend. This means a bit of flexibility in travel plans might be necessary until tickets go on sale and you can lock in your preferred date for GO Fest 2025.
No dates have been announced for a Global GO Fest in 2025, but based on past trends, we can expect a global event to take place sometime in late June or early July.
All Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Locations
The chosen locations for GO Fest 2025 are:
- Osaka, Japan
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Paris, France
Two of these countries are returning hosts from 2024, with Japan and the USA welcoming GO Fest once again. France marks a change from last year's event in Spain, adding a fresh European destination to the mix.
While no Global event has been confirmed yet, recent years have seen a scaled-back, virtual version of GO Fest. This allows players worldwide to participate in the festivities after the in-person events conclude.
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Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Event Details
Announcing the dates so early means that Niantic hasn't released many specifics about the events yet. Currently, the Pokemon GO official website is focused on the upcoming GO Tour: Unova, set for February 2025 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California, USA.
Historically, GO Fest events introduce exciting new features to Pokemon GO. Last year, for example, saw the debut of Necrozma and the Fusion mechanic. These events are typically packed with Raids, taking full advantage of the large gatherings of Pokemon GO fans. Expect to see unique wild spawns, Shiny debuts, and various bonuses to enhance the experience for attendees. While the specifics for GO Fest 2025 are yet to be revealed, Niantic is likely to start sharing more details soon after the Unova Tour concludes.
And that's everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Fest 2025, including dates and locations.
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