Gamers, hold onto your controllers because Niantic is about to make your end-of-summer epic with some seriously mind-blowing events for Pokemon Go and Monster Hunter Now.

Pokemon Go: The Max Finale Showdown

If you thought Pokemon battles were intense before, prepare for a whole new level of gaming madness. The Pokemon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale is bringing back Gigantamax Pokemon for massive 100-player raids that will test your tactical skills like never before.

This weekend is stacked with legendary Pokemon transformations. Saturday features Gigantamax forms of Lapras, Snorlax, Gengar, and more, while Sunday brings Charizard, Butterfree, and other absolute legends. Pro tip for Bay Area trainers: Pier 39 in San Francisco is hosting an epic local event with interactive experiences, giveaways, and photo ops that’ll make your Instagram followers seriously jealous.

Monster Hunter Now Drops a Thunderous Surprise

For Monster Hunter fans, Niantic is introducing Fulgur Anjanath, a electrifying new creature that’s about to shake up your gameplay. This subspecies comes with some seriously powerful Thunder-type weapons and armor that’ll give you a serious edge in battle.

Special event tickets will let players hunt multiple Anjanath variants, with bonus features like unlimited paintballs and extended monster reappearance times. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this thunderous adventure.