Pokemon GO has an annual in-person event called the Pokemon GO Fest, which is attended by thousands of trainers flocking the parks of Yokohama in Japan, Chicago in the USA, and Dortmund in Germany.
However, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Niantic Labs is planning an incredibly different approach to celebrate Pokemon GO Fest 2020--allowing people to attend remotely for the first time.
Is it worth attending? What do you need to know before getting a ticket for this year's event?
How much does the Pokemon GO Fest ticket cost?
First of all, people want to know how much the ticket costs, as it won't be a free-for-all event. According to ScreenRant, Niantic has revealed that the tickets for the two-day celebration will be available for $14.99 and will allow the ticket-holder to experience all events during the fest.
Many are quick to say that it is expensive since it really is. But here's another thing you need to know: all proceeds will be donated, with half going to established organizations related to the Black Lives Matter movement, and the other half going to the Black developers within Niantic.
It's the company's way to join in solidarity with the BLM movement. In a way, supporting the Pokemon GO Fest 2020 will allow you to support the movement even if you don't or can't join protests--plus, you get to enjoy global events and get rare Pokemon.
Two days of various activities and rewards
According to Forbes, the festivities will happen on July 25 and 26. If you're going to buy an expensive ticket, you might as well enjoy and play during those days. Tons of bonuses will appear during those days only, so you'll definitely want to log in, especially if you're a massive Pokemon fan.
In preparation for the event and to build the hype, Niantic will be preparing timed research tasks before the actual Pokemon GO Fest 2020 where fans can unlock extra Pokemon they haven't captured before. These tasks are open to everyone, even for those who haven't bought the ticket.
More loot and more Pokemon
Of course, the event will include some fantastic loot that any avid Pokemon GO player would want, such as rare spawns and special research. Although people aren't sure what will show up, Forbes believes players will have the chance to capture a powerful Zangoose, Gible, and Seviper, along with event mainstay Unown.
Pokemon GO Fest 2020 ticket holders will also be able to join Global challenges that they can track in-app where trainers can band together and complete challenges to obtain cool rewards or even battle each other.
In addition, anyone has a chance to get their hands on a mythical Pokemon that will only appear in the event. Niantic will provide more details as the Pokemon GO Fest 2020 draws nearer, including the Pokemon you can get as well as the rewards and activities included.
