Pokémon GO Ultra Beast Arrival: Global Event Details and London Launch Announced by Niantic

Pokémon GO Ultra Beast Arrival: Global Event Details and London Launch Announced by Niantic Pokémon GO players have even more reason to celebrate this month, as Niantic has unveiled a major Ultra Beast-focused event set to begin with an exclusive in-person celebration in London before rolling out globally.

The event, called Ultra Beast Arrival, builds off the ongoing Season of Light and promises both live and in-game experiences for fans on November 26 and 27. The highly anticipated London Ultra Beast event takes place on November 26, 2022, at Somerset House's River Terrace.

Niantic has organized an engaging experience for attendees, complete with visual displays themed around Ultra Beasts, photo opportunities, and exclusive giveaways.

Attendees will also have access to unique in-game perks, including encounters with special wild Pokémon and the ability to earn a commemorative badge.

Trainers present will have a chance to catch all seven Ultra Beasts debuting at the event, further amplifying the excitement around this live Pokémon GO showcase. The London festivities begin at 17:00 GMT, ushering in the arrival of the Ultra Beasts between 18:00 and 19:30 GMT.

Shortly after, Niantic is launching 'Ultra Beast Arrival: Global', a worldwide Pokémon GO event scheduled for November 27, running from 11:00 to 17:00 local time.

During this global event, players everywhere can participate in Five-Star Raids, where Ultra Beasts' presence will depend on the player's location. Verified details for the Ultra Beast Arrival: Global event include: - Five-Star Raids featuring Ultra Beasts: - Americas: Nihilego, Buzzwole, Guzzlord - Asia-Pacific: Nihilego, Xurkitree, Guzzlord - Europe: Nihilego, Pheromosa, Guzzlord - Northern hemisphere: Kartana - Southern hemisphere: Celesteela - Timed Research tasks focused on Raid Battles, offering encounters with Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, and Guzzlord. - Event Bonuses: - 1.25× more XP from Raid Battles - Increased opportunity to obtain Rare Candy XL from in-person Raids - Up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during and shortly after the event - Group Bonuses: - Defeating an Ultra Beast in a Raid will trigger appearances of Pokémon like Machoke, Scyther, Magmar, Gulpin, Absol, Minccino, Frillish (female), and Dedenne near the Gym.

Trainers may also encounter Shiny variants of some of these Pokémon, with a heightened chance for a Shiny Minccino. Niantic has also highlighted a global referral challenge leading up to the event: if 50,000 trainers successfully refer friends, all players will receive a Lure Module through the in-game shop.

Should the referral count reach 100,000, every trainer will unlock Beast Balls for use during Ultra Beast encounters. This Ultra Beast Arrival celebration demonstrates Niantic's ongoing commitment to blending real-world and digital gameplay through Pokémon GO.

By hosting an immersive London event on top of global features accessible on Android, iOS, and platforms like Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop, the developer continues to innovate within the mobile gaming space under the broader Nintendo and The Pokémon Company banners. For further official information, trainers can visit the Pokémon GO blog or the app’s event section. Will you be joining in the hunt for Ultra Beasts? Share your thoughts and experiences with the Pokémon GO community.

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