A Halloween event in 2018 in Pokémon GO would be exciting for many players. Niantic is giving the first hints in this direction.
In Pokémon GO, in-game events regularly take place that reward trainers with special bonuses like items or Pokémon. In recent years, monsters from new generations have made their way into the game as a result.
What’s new? This autumn, trainers are eagerly awaiting a spooky Halloween event. Niantic has now hinted at this.
Halloween in Pokémon GO – When does it start?
Why is the event popular?
- The Halloween event in Pokémon GO first took place in 2016.
- In 2017, the event was launched again and brought the first monsters of Generation 3 into the game. Back then, they were ghosts – fitting for the event.
- In 2018, fans are once again hoping for a special celebration.
Veiled announcement from Niantic: In a newsletter, the Pokémon GO team has now mentioned something like a Halloween event for the first time. The following excerpt can be found in the current email newsletter:
Trainers, there are important news! Professor Willow reports that spooky things are happening nearby. Are ghost Pokémon behind it? Stay tuned to find out the solution to the mystery.
It is now suspected that an event featuring ghost Pokémon is forthcoming in Pokémon GO, as many trainers have anticipated. They are still waiting for an official announcement with event details from Niantic.
Once Niantic officially announces it, you will find out about it on our Facebook page for Pokémon GO. Currently, there is a special event with psychic Pokémon.
The community is excited about the news
On Reddit, the newsletter quickly made the rounds. Since many trainers are already assuming a Halloween event, the first official hints regarding it are warmly welcomed by the community.
Here’s how fans are reacting:
- Trainer ozarkslam21 hopes for shiny Gastly. Others elaborate further on this wish and want Gengar to have the move Shadow Claw.
- Trainer Calamity25 writes: “I don’t know why, but I find Halloween events to be the best [events]. Maybe again with the Lavender soundtrack?”
- Others hope that the Halloween event 2018 will also bring Generation 4 Pokémon into play. However, fans are calling for an increase in storage spaces at the same time. An announcement about this was already made in the summer, but it was retracted.
Overall, the mood on social media after this announcement is good. During data mining of the new Pokémon GO update, experts already found hints of an autumn event. However, it is still unclear whether Halloween is meant by this.
What are you hoping for from this year’s event?
