Pokémon GO: introduction of the Forever Forward season and 10th anniversary

Pokémon GO has announced that its next season, titled Forever Forward, will begin on June 2, 2026. The season promises to be an exciting period for players, with the game’s 10th anniversary and the introduction of highly requested Pokémon during GO Fest 2026.

Current season and upcoming changes

The current season, Memories in Motion, will end on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time. This season has introduced several new Pokémon, including Blipbug, Flittle, Silicobra, Orthworm, and Mimikyu. Alongside these debuts, the Memories in Motion season also takes place in celebration of the Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary. Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary celebrations are already underway.

Forever Forward season

The development team has unveiled a short teaser trailer announcing the start of the Forever Forward season. The season will run from June 2 to September 8, 2026. In the trailer, we see a player approached by a Pikachu wearing a visor, a Pokémon that was previously released during the Spring Marathon event in May 2026. Festive confetti and the Pokémon GO 10th anniversary logo both suggest that this season will continue the celebrations.

GO Fest 2026

One of the biggest highlights of the season will be GO Fest 2026, scheduled for July 11 and 12, 2026. During the event, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y will finally be added to Pokémon GO. This is a major and long-awaited addition to the game that players have been eager for.

Timeline

June 2, 2026: Start of the Forever Forward season at 10:00 a.m. local time.
June 2, 2026: End of the Memories in Motion season.
July 11-12, 2026: GO Fest Global 2026 with new raids and the debut of Mega Mewtwo and Zeraora.

Community Days and future events

The dates for the upcoming Community Days have already been revealed, with the first set for June 20, 2026. In a separate video, the developers hinted that an Ice-type Pokémon will be featured during June’s Community Day. However, the Forever Forward season will not include a Classic Community Day event, unlike the nostalgic approach of the Memories in Motion season.

With Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary on July 6, many players are hoping for unique rewards such as costume Pokémon and limited-time bonuses. It’s clear that the Forever Forward season will focus on the future of Pokémon GO, and there is plenty for players to look forward to in the coming months.

Pokémon GO remains an influential force in gaming, and its 10th anniversary offers opportunities for both new and returning players to be part of the evolution of this augmented reality RPG.