‘Pokemon GO’ Easter event tipped by major update; Mystery raids, Egg-themed bonuses, new mechanic, co-op multiplayer and more

If latest reports are to be believed, “Pokemon GO” fans are gearing up for an Easter event as a big update has been revealed. Niantic will roll out the event in the coming weeks. The development team is looking to launch certain Egg-themed bonuses during the event. The developer may also launch the game’s newest mechanics. UPDATE: Click here to read the latest information.

Even though Niantic has not confirmed any new announcement, data miners have discovered evidence of new redeemable codes that can reward new items, PokeCoins, Stardust, Candies and Avatar accessories. There are also talks that the Easter event could include free promotions for players to earn extra PokeBalls. The redeemable codes can be redeemed via the in-game shop. PokeGyms are in for a major revamp and from now on players may have to feed their Pokemon that are away protecting a Gym.

Players will also receive notifications on how their Pocket Monsters are doing. Data miners have references to “Raids,” “Pokemon GO’s” new game mechanic. Niantic may launch new global goals so that teams can unlock additional rewards. This may also include Legendary Pokemon. The upcoming major update may also see Gyms sharing links over as distance with other Gyms. Niantic has teased its fans that a lot is coming to the game. Trainers will have fresh reasons to get back hitting the road again.

They can look forward to a brand new cooperative social gameplay experiences in Pokemon Go, reports Niantic. Co-op multiplayer is coming to the game soon, and players are eagerly expecting more details about the new multiplayer features. The game recently won the Best Mobile and Handheld Game at the British Academy of Film, Television and Arts Game Awards. Niantic has stated that more than 65 million people play the game every month. Meanwhile, Dave Thier of Forbes believes that Legendary Raids would be the best thing for the game so far.

Raids could be the first major addition to “Pokemon GO” since the game launched. The mystery raids could be legendary events that have been teased for long. Trainers will get the opportunity to team-up and capture high-level creatures. Raids will enable Niantic to roll out spontaneous social interactions into actual gameplay.

“You get a push notification about an Articuno a mile or so away, you find that you have an hour to kill, and you go off to hunt, catching creatures along the way. Once you get there, you find a couple other people going after the same bird, you hang out for a few minutes and you get your reward,” writes Thier.