Niantic has announced a new event to mark the one-year anniversary of 'Pokemon Go'.
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The video game has proven to be a huge global success since its launch in 2016 and in recognition of its achievements, Niantic has confirmed it is launching "a variety of in-game and real-world activities to celebrate Pokémon GO's first anniversary".
John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, explained: "It's been an incredible first year for 'Pokémon Go' thanks to the passion and dedication from the global Trainer community.
"As part of the first anniversary, we'll be giving players around the world the chance to enjoy fun in-game events, engage with friends and other Trainers at real-world events, and much more."
The Pokemon Go Fest is being staged in Chicago on July 22, with trainers from all over the globe encouraged to attend the special occasion.
The event will allow them to meet with fellow 'Pokemon Go' fans and share their experience of the record-breaking video game.
Tickets for the festival are set to go on sale on June 19 on PokemonGoLive.com/Fest.
Since its launch in 2016, 'Pokemon Go' has already been downloaded more than 500 million times and has been hailed by critics, too.