Pokémon Go Fest, the game’s biggest annual summer bonanza, has now been fully detailed by developer Niantic. Fans can look forward to a new Mythical Pokémon, more Shiny species, and an intriguing tease for Alola’s alien Ultra Beasts.
Specifically, today’s announcement illuminates the event’s June 4th and 5th components, which will be available to play wherever you are via a $15 ticket.
As previously announced, a subsequent finale event will then follow on 27th August – a bonus for those with a ticket. Lastly, there will be three in-person Go Fest events during July and August in Berlin, Seattle and Sapporo, ticketed separately.
On Saturday, 4th June, ticket holders will be greeted with a new questline leading to the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin in its Land Forme. Basically, it’s a cute little grass hedgehog.
In a first for the game, and seemingly in response to past player criticism, you’ll be able to choose difficulty levels in the research and set a particular focus. Options include Relaxed, Standard and Master difficulties, and Catch, Explore and Battle focuses, which come with different sticker rewards.