Pokémon Go is marking its 10th anniversary with a special livestream event. Developer Scopely Explore, formerly Niantic, organized a celebration in New York City, featuring community ambassadors and high-profile streamers. The event's proceedings were covered live, with announcements and surprises expected throughout.
The anniversary celebration included a significant in-game event in Times Square, New York. This location holds a symbolic connection to the game, serving as the backdrop for a Mewtwo battle featured in Pokémon Go's initial trailer a decade ago. The artwork released for the anniversary also prominently featured Mewtwo in a Times Square setting, hinting at the nature of the in-person festivities.
Speculation prior to the event suggested the possibility of an in-game Mewtwo raid battle taking over the city's numerous screens, mirroring the scale of the original trailer. While many attendees were reportedly sworn to secrecy regarding specific details, the presence of well-known streamers and community ambassadors indicated a significant announcement or demonstration was planned.
Beyond any live spectacle, the livestream aimed to provide details for players worldwide regarding upcoming in-game content. This included potential reveals for features rolling out during the annual Go Fest Global event and for the coming months. The developer's secretive approach to the livestream's content fueled anticipation for what future updates might be announced for the next year, or even the next decade of Pokémon Go.
The livestream commenced at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:15 p.m. Pacific Time / 11:15 p.m. UK time. All updates and announcements were covered live as they happened. Image credit: Scopely Explore.