The highly anticipated Pokémon GO Wild Area 2024 event is almost here, and the star of the show is undoubtedly the Safari Ball – the game's seventh Poké Ball! This article dives into the details of this exciting new event and its unique addition.
What's the Pokémon GO Safari Ball All About?
Long-time Pokémon fans will recognize Safari Zones from the main series games. These special areas allow for the capture of rare Pokémon without battles. Niantic is faithfully recreating this experience with the new Wild Area event.
Pokémon GO has been relatively conservative with new Poké Ball introductions. The standard Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, Premier Balls, and the coveted Master Ball are the current mainstays. The Safari Ball represents a significant addition.
The Wild Area event will run globally from November 23rd to November 24th, 2024, concluding at 6:15 pm local time. Crucially, any unused Safari Balls will vanish from your inventory after the event ends.
During the event, the Safari Ball will be the preferred tool for catching powerful Pokémon. Niantic's decision to introduce this ball in a new event, rather than the established Safari Zone or City Safari events, is intriguing.
The Safari Ball's design remains under wraps, though many speculate it will mirror the green camouflage pattern familiar from the main series games. Only time will reveal the truth! What are your predictions? Share your thoughts in the comments.
In the meantime, download Pokémon GO from the Google Play Store. And for another gaming treat, check out our coverage of the Tactical RPG Haze Reverb's global pre-registration launch!
