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To promote its one year anniversary and 750 million global downloads, {{bp|Pokémon GO}} will have a number of changes and special events. | To promote its one year anniversary and 750 million global downloads, {{bp|Pokémon GO}} will have a number of changes and special events. | ||
Pokémon GO will have a Solstice Event starting on June 13, 2017. During this in-game event, Fire- and Ice-type Pokémon will appear more often. Additionally, Trainer will receive large {{bp|Trainer Level|XP}} bonuses for throwing Poké | Pokémon GO will have a Solstice Event starting on June 13, 2017. During this in-game event, Fire- and Ice-type Pokémon will appear more often. Additionally, Trainer will receive large {{bp|Trainer Level|XP}} bonuses for throwing {{bp|Poké Ball}}s accurately (i.e. scoring "Nice!", "Great!", and "Excellent!"). Furthermore, {{bp|Lucky Egg}}s will be discounted in the in-game shop. | ||
Shortly after the Solstice Event, a new update will be released focused on collaborative group gameplay features. In preparation, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s will be temporarily disabled for a short period of time. | Shortly after the Solstice Event, a new update will be released focused on collaborative group gameplay features. In preparation, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s will be temporarily disabled for a short period of time. | ||
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Additionally, several official real-world Pokémon GO events will be held. | Additionally, several official real-world Pokémon GO events will be held. | ||
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago will be held on July 22, 2017 in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois in the United States. Tickets and more information will be available at [http://pokemongolive.com/Fest PokemonGoLive.com/Fest] at 10 am {{wp|PDT}} on June 19, 2017 (Monday). At present, the website simply offers a place to subscribe to the mailing list for the event and a countdown until June 19. | Pokémon GO Fest Chicago will be held on July 22, 2017 in {{wp|Grant Park}} in {{wp|Grant Park (Chicago)|Chicago}}, {{wp|Illinois}} in the United States. Tickets and more information will be available at [http://pokemongolive.com/Fest PokemonGoLive.com/Fest] at 10 am {{wp|PDT}} on June 19, 2017 (Monday). At present, the website simply offers a place to subscribe to the mailing list for the event and a countdown until June 19. | ||
In Europe, Pokémon GO celebrations will be held from June to September in partnership with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping centers. A complete schedule for these events will be released soon. | In Europe, Pokémon GO celebrations will be held from June to September in partnership with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping centers. A complete schedule for these events will be released soon. | ||
The "Pikachu Outbreak" held in Yokohama, Japan in August, an annual event hosted by {{bp|The Pokémon Company}}, will include a "unique Pokémon GO experience". More details on this event will be released in the coming weeks. | The "Pikachu Outbreak" held in Yokohama, Japan in August, an annual event hosted by {{bp|The Pokémon Company}}, will include a "unique Pokémon GO experience". More details on this event will be released in the coming weeks. | ||