Pokemon GO Announces Verizon Partnership and Special Event

Pokemon Become is no stranger to in-game partnerships. Recently the AR hit teamed up with French fashion brand Longchamp to release a range of in-game cosmetics. Over the years, the game has also had partnerships with both Starbucks and US telecoms company Sprint.

Not stopping at that place though, developers Niantic have simply announced their latest partnership. The deal is with some other telecoms giant, Verizon and will "provide exclusive benefits to Pokémon Get players in the United States!" The deal between the ii will bring plenty of benefits to United states of america Pokemon Go players, including sponsored PokéStops, Sponsored Gyms, and Sponsored Gifts.

Trainers, we're thrilled to denote that we're partnering with @Verizon in the United states!

Learn more on how we're creating new experiences together: https://t.co/v5O2ATaikW picture.twitter.com/wl8j5JJULt

— Pokémon Go (@PokemonGoApp) October twenty, 2022

Arguably, the biggest win from all of this, for Verizon customers at least, is the Special Weekend upshot. Starting now, Verizon customers will exist able to annals for tickets to this special issue. The tickets volition grant players access to some exclusive Timed Research as well as having special Pokemon attracted to incense.

The Special Research will give players the opportunity to earn plenty of items. These include XP, Stardust, iii Incense, a Star Piece, and 100 Charizard Mega Energy. It volition besides grant players encounters with some rare Pokemon including Chansey, Absol and Gible. Alongside the research, incense volition also concenter rare Pokemon including both Unown V and Z.

Tickets to the event tin can be claimed through the Verizon Up rewards app with your Verizon ID or mobile number. Players tin redeem the tickets up until the time the issue starts, on November 7 at 11 am PST.

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That'south not all, Verizon users will be able to unlock an array of Verizon related avatar items in-game at present. All players will also be able to receive sponsored Verizon gifts when spinning select PokéStops for the first time each day. These gifts will include "in-game items and a special message from Verizon."

Are you a Verizon customer? Volition this get you playing Pokemon Go? Let u.s.a. know in the comments beneath.

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