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Pokemon Go

Facts

Release
game · August 13 to September 6 · 2026-08-14
Release
game · 2026-07-18 · JST · 2026-06-16
Release
game · 2026-06-02 · JST · 2026-05-27
Announced
10th anniversary celebration with a free Time Challenge · 2026-08-14
Announced
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo event (Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo) · 2026-05-30
Noted
NHK's documentary series New Project X will air a special episode on Pokemon GO tonight, July 25, from 8:07 PM to 8:55 PM on NHK General. · 2026-08-06
Noted
The program focuses on the developers behind the location-based game, which marks its 10th anniversary this month. · 2026-08-06
Noted
A rebroadcast is scheduled for July 31. · 2026-08-06
Noted
The NHK documentary spotlights the developers of Pokemon GO as the game reaches its 10th anniversary, with the program's promotion drawing attention from Pokemon series figure Junichi Masuda. · 2026-08-06
Noted
Pokemon GO ranked #1 in domestic smartphone game revenue for July 9-15, 2026 · 2026-07-23

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  • Confirmed Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo event May 31 · source
  • Confirmed game 2026-06-02 JST May 28 · source
  • Confirmed Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo, a four-day real-world event from May 29 to June 1, 2026, marking the game's 10th anniversary May 28 · source

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May 27

Pokemon GO Season 'A New Step' Begins June 2 With GO Pass Track

Niantic and The Pokemon Company will launch the new Pokemon GO season 'A New Step' on June 2 at 10:00 JST. The season introduces a limited-time progress track called GO Pass, with a free and paid Deluxe tier. New Dynamax Pokemon including Electabuzz, Magikarp, and Feebas will appear in Max Battles. The GO Battle League returns with themed cups, and Field Research Breakthroughs offer encounters with Dragonite, Deino, Honedge, Jangmo-o, Indeedee, and Crabrawler.