Pokémon Go's summer festival continues with a striking red truck touring seven European cities, launching in the UK next month.
European Road Trip Itinerary
The mobile phenomenon's scarlet convoy will first roll into Manchester before visiting London, Paris, Valencia, Berlin, Den Haag (Netherlands), and concluding in Cologne during Gamescom season.
Exclusive On-Site Perks
Attendees near the truck locations will enjoy:
- Increased spawns of Phanphy, Venipede and Wooloo (with enhanced Shiny odds)
- Special raids featuring summer-outfitted Pikachu (possibly with location-specific backgrounds)
- Time-limited research rewarding Varoom encounters
- The unforgettable spectacle of the colossal crimson Pokémon Go truck
Additional citywide benefits include:
- Extended 3-hour lure modules
- Daily Special Trade limit increased to 5
Across each hosting nation, special Timed Research will distribute the seasonal Pikachu costume in advance of the truck's arrival.
Controversial New Microtransaction
Niantic recently unveiled a premium $20 event pass containing the game's inaugural Golden Bottle Cap - an item enabling players to maximize Pokémon stats to perfect 100% IVs. This sparked community concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics, which game director Michael Steranka addressed extensively in our exclusive discussion.
Corporate Shakeup Questions
IGN also interviewed Steranka regarding Pokémon Go's acquisition by Scopely (creators of Monopoly Go!), a subsidiary of Saudi-backed Savvy Games, probing how this organizational change might affect the beloved AR game's future direction.
