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How Pokémon Go has changed ahead of Go Fest 2020 – Polygon
Niantic adapted Pokémon Go to the coronavirus pandemic to focus on social play (with social distancing) ahead of Go Fest 2020.
Pokémon Go players, and the development team that makes the game, have had to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic in ways that have drastically changed the experience. Originally built on a structure that encouraged venturing outdoors, grouping up with friends, and catching Pokémon, Pokémon Go has become a much more solitary (and sedentary) experience.
This weekend, the fourth Pokémon Go Fest will take place in-game. Unlike in years past, where the event was held in person in Chicago, Go Fest 202…
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