Long shelved due to the pandemic, Niantic announces the first physical events for 2022. Here are the dates.
Niantic, the studio behind the famous Pokémon Go game, lifts the veil on a year 2022 which is picking up some color. Indeed, as the pandemic slowly begins to fade around the world, it’s the perfect time for the studio to relaunch its game in augmented reality, and to start revamping physical events around the globe. .
Japan, Europe and Spain on the program
Thus, on its site dedicated to the news of Pokemon Go, Niantic reveals the dates of the first events, some of which are taking place very soon. First, there will be Pokémon GO Circuit: Johto on Saturday, February 26. A festivity that does not require entry or registration, and which can also be followed from home. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in many European cities, the following is the list:
- Linz, Austria: City-Park
- Berlin, Germany: Britzer Garden
- Dortmund, Germany: Westfalenpark
- Essen, Germany: Burgplatz
- Hamburg, Germany: Überseeboulevard
- Hannover, Germany: Steintorplatz
- Warsaw, Poland: Electronia Powisle Shopping Center
- Bristol, UK: Broadmead
- Cardiff, UK: Churchill Way
- Edinburgh, UK: Castle Street
- Liverpool, UK: Liverpool One
- London, UK: St. Alfege Park
- London, UK: Whitfield Gardens
- Manchester, UK: Piccadilly Gardens
If you’re passing through one of these towns, don’t hesitate to drop by, you’ll be invited to take photos and capture Pokémon in the company of other players as passionate as you. Then, in Okinawa in Japan, players will be able to participate in the Pokémon Air Adventures event which will be held from Tuesday, May 3, 2022 to Sunday, May 8, 2022.
During these few days, Flying Pikachu will appear in the Okinawa area, and other bonuses will be available in cities around the world, although they may be different. In this region of the world, players can also try to capture Pikachu wearing an Okinawa kariyushi shirt from March 19.
Finally, as a third major event, Niantic announces the Pokémon GO Safari Zone, which will take place in Seville also in May. From May 13 to 15, Spanish players, or those passing through the city, can meet up in Parque del Alamillo to capture and study Pokémon. This is a registration-based event, so Niantic will make tickets available shortly.
