Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris to Host the Event
Pokémon GO has announced the host cities for its 2025 GO Fest: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris! This year's festivities will span three continents, offering fans a global celebration of Pokémon. Mark your calendars:
- Osaka, Japan: May 29 - June 1
- Jersey City, New Jersey: June 6 - 8
- Paris, France: June 13 - 15
While specific details regarding event features and ticket pricing remain under wraps, Niantic promises further information closer to the event dates. Past GO Fests have featured rare Pokémon spawns, region-exclusive encounters, and the debut of Shiny forms, making the event a highly anticipated experience for many players.
2024 GO Fest and Potential Price Implications
The pricing for past GO Fests has varied by region and year, offering some insight into potential 2025 costs. While 2023 and 2024 prices remained relatively stable in some areas (e.g., $30 USD in the US for both years), others saw fluctuations. The Japanese event saw prices around ¥3500-¥3600 for both years, while the European event actually decreased from roughly $40 USD in 2023 to $33 in 2024. Global event tickets remained consistent at $14.99 across both years.
Recent price increases for Pokémon GO Community Day tickets (from $1 to $2 USD) have caused player discontent. This has raised concerns about potential price hikes for the GO Fest, particularly given the dedicated fanbase that travels internationally for these events. Niantic will likely proceed cautiously, mindful of the community's reaction to the Community Day pricing change.