Pokémon GO Turns 10: Watch Live for Anniversary Stream Updates and Surprises

Pokémon Go is turning 10 today, and Niantic’s long-running mobile hit is marking the milestone with a dedicated livestream. We’ll be tracking every announcement and surprise in real time as they’re revealed.

The studio behind the game—previously known as Niantic, but rebranded this week as Scopely Explore—has kept the details tightly under wraps. Still, attentive fans have been piecing together likely hints about what the broadcast could include.

In the weeks leading up to today, dedicated players have traded theories about invitations sent to local Community Ambassadors. Those invites reportedly pointed to a secret get-together in New York. Then, this week, a standout 10th anniversary artwork surfaced, featuring Mewtwo and appearing to reference Times Square—an image many fans immediately connected to the series’ earliest big Pokémon Go moments.

That’s because Times Square is the backdrop for a large Mewtwo battle shown in Pokémon Go’s first full trailer, released a decade ago. With that history baked in, it would be a natural place—visually and thematically—for the game’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

What fans think the livestream could show

So what might viewers actually see? A grand Mewtwo fight in Times Square is an obvious guess. Fans expect the area’s massive screens could be used to spotlight a raid-style boss, effectively turning the location into a giant in-world display.

While most attendees are believed to be under strict secrecy, the livestream is also expected to include appearances from well-known streamers, alongside the hand-picked Community Ambassadors who received the invites.

However, the broadcast may not be only about an on-site battle. People watching from home will likely want concrete details about what’s coming next inside Pokémon Go—either during this weekend’s major annual Go Fest Global event or later in the months that follow.

There’s also speculation that tonight’s announcements could be bigger than a single update. Some players are wondering whether we’ll get a roadmap-style reveal for the next year—possibly even plans that reach much further out.

Exactly what will take place during the livestream, and what it will reveal about Pokémon Go’s future, is still unknown. What is confirmed is the start time: 6:15pm Eastern / 3:15pm Pacific / 11:15pm in the UK.

We’ll be covering everything from that moment onward—refresh this page to see live updates as they go live.

Image credit: Scopely Explore.

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