Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 to Hit America, Germany, and Japan
By Zac Cameron ·
The popular franchise is setting up several events across the globe for fans to meet up and catch new friends.
The Pokémon GO team has just announced plans for several worldwide events that will allow fans to group up and experience unique Pokémon themed activities. The main events are planned around Dortmund, Germany, Chicago, America, and Yokosuka, Japan.
“The Pokémon Go Summer Tour 2018 is set to bring Trainers together around the world for fun, exploration and adventure" said John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic, Inc. "After getting off to a bumpy start in Chicago last year, we hosted a number of record-setting events in Japan, Korea, and cities across Europe with attendance that ranged from tens of thousands to more than two million. We are excited to be returning to Chicago for our US event. It will take place in Lincoln Park and will feature in-game activities in the park and throughout the city as well as connected gameplay events around the world.”
Trainers in Europe can look forward to a Safari Zone event in Dortmund, Germany, that will take place between June 30th and July 1st. taking place in Westfalenpark, the event will allow fans participate in various activities while also exploring the features of the area, which include elaborate water features, a Japanese garden, and large playgrounds. More information on this particular event can be found on their website, here.
The Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago will take place between July 14th and July 15th, and promises “a unique, immersive play experience unseen anywhere else that will create a daylong adventure for Trainers.” More information can be found on the event itself on the event website, here.
Another Safari Zone event is planned for Yokosuka, Japan, with previous events in the region proving to be a huge success. More details are still to come on these main events, but fans who are unable to attend in person will have other events to look forward to, with plenty of other activities yet to be revealed. Monthly gatherings are planned for across the globe on Pokémon GO Community Day, taking place each month. This month the event will occur on Saturday the 19th of May, and will highlight the Fire-type Pokémon Charmander as the main star. Community Day will take place each month, with the star Pokémon being revealed, and exclusive moves that can only be learned on the day.
Looking for a little help with capturing some of the highly sought after Pokémon? Check out our guide to Latias and Latios, here.