Provided that 2026 is the 10-year anniversary of Pokemon Go, it’s not stunning that this yr’s Go Fest is shaping as much as be fairly the occasion. We’ve acquired Mega Mewtwo making its debut, to not point out a completely free World Go Fest occasion to look ahead to. And because the dates for in-person and digital Go Fest occasions get nearer, Niantic retains pulling again the curtain with extra particulars. Most just lately, we acquired a have a look at the Raid schedule for this yr’s international Go Fest occasion. And fairly frankly, it’s… lots.
Whereas the primary in-person Go Fest occasion kicks off on the finish of Could, we’re nonetheless a number of months out from the worldwide occasion. 2026’s World Go Fest will happen on July eleventh and twelfth. And Niantic is ready to go all out, with a number of in-person meetups to assist followers have a good time collectively. With analysis and bonuses all completely free this yr for the primary time ever, there can be lots to do throughout the international Go Fest occasion. That features the newly revealed raid schedule, which might be the busiest in Pokemon Go historical past.
Pokemon Go Reveals Packed Go Fest Raid Schedule for 2026
Particulars concerning the Raid schedule for July’s World Go Fest just lately acquired up to date on the official web site. We already knew the occasion would come with Tremendous Mega Raids centered on Mega Mewtwo X and Y. However now, now we have a greater have a look at the schedule for Mega Raids and 5-Star Raids. And it might appear Niantic has huge plans to promote distant raid passes for its “free occasion” as a result of the Raid schedule for this one is sort of essentially the most.
When it comes to Mega Raids, the schedule isn’t too unusually packed. Trainers can have their shot at 9 totally different Mega Raids on Saturday, with 10 distinctive choices on Sunday. The checklist is totally totally different for every day, in order that’s lots to maintain up with in case you have Mega plans. However the 5-Star Raid schedule is the place issues get overwhelming. Niantic is bringing again a whopping 25 Legendary Pokemon for Saturday’s 5-Star Raids alone. And should you want a break after that, too unhealthy, as a result of Sunday is equally overwhelming. At the present time is full of 49 totally different Raid bosses by my rely, although a few of them are region-specific.
In all, there’s going to be lots happening should you’re planning to participate in Raids throughout this yr’s international Pokemon Go Fest occasion. And meaning you’re going to want fairly a number of Raid passes… presumably together with Distant Raid passes should you’re not in an space with sufficient distinctive gyms to spawn all these bosses. Naturally, meaning gamers are feeling fairly overwhelmed this schedule. One Redditor calls it “cluttered to the max.” Others are nervous that so many 5-Star Raids may dilute the Raid pool, making it arduous to search out spots internet hosting the coveted Tremendous Mega Mewtwo raids we’ll have to Mega evolve Mewtwo.
That stated, most of those raid bosses are coming back from prior occasions. So, trainers can concentrate on accumulating these they nonetheless want and ignore the remainder… supplied they’ll discover what they want in a schedule this packed. At any fee, one factor’s for certain: this international Go Fest definitely isn’t going to really feel as empty as the previous couple of years’ occasions. With free analysis and extra Raids than one particular person may ever handle, there can be lots for Pokemon Go gamers to do on July eleventh and twelfth.
For the complete, barely overwhelming international Go Fest raid schedule, you may try the official Go Fest World web site.
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