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Pokémon Go is stopping by Dreamhack Melbourne 2024

It has been known for a while that Pokémon Go would be setting up shop at Dreamhack Melbourne, but the exact details were unknown, until now.

Across the weekend, so April 26, 27 and 28, trainers can meet up at the booth to check out in-person gameplay and giveaways, as well as picking up some potential shiny Pokémon.

Here is what is on offer, as provided by the team:

Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Hisuian Sneasel*
Furfrou*
Goomy*
Sandygast
Jangmo-o
Dubwool

*Indicates the potential of a shiny variant.

Event Bonuses

  • Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours. This does not include Golden Lures.

  • Lure Modules have a chance of attracting Unown D.

  • 2× Buddy Catch Assist chance.

  • 1/2 Stardust cost for trades.

Timed Research – Me, You, and Pikachu!
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event!
Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, XP, Pikachu Candy, and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a red party hat.

As for the location of the booth, they are right near the main entrance, shown in the green square below, so they should be easy to find as you enter.