Exciting News: Free Ultra Beasts! For some Pokémon GO Players

Pokémon GO players are in for a treat as some have unexpectedly received chances to encounter Ultra Beasts in the game. This surprising development has delighted fans, with some players thrilled to find these elusive Pokémon in their accounts.

Ultra Beasts, introduced nearly a decade ago with Pokémon Sun and Moon, have now made their way into Pokémon GO. However, catching these rare Pokémon has always been a challenge. Recent issues during the Pokémon GO Fest 2024 Global have led to a special opportunity for players to catch Ultra Beasts and Necrozma.

Players logging into the game have noticed multiple instances of Ultra Beast encounters added to their accounts. For those who haven't checked yet, the encounters can be found under the Events tab in the Research menu. According to Niantic and player reports, these encounters are intended to compensate for the issues faced during the Pokémon GO Fest 2024 Global, with players receiving chances based on their raid participation during the event.

In a pleasant twist, some players who didn't even attend the event are finding Ultra Beast encounters in their accounts. Fortunately, players have a generous timeframe of nearly 500 days to complete these encounters.

What Went Wrong at Pokémon GO Fest 2024?

Pokémon GO Fests are known for offering rare and powerful Pokémon, but this year’s event faced some hiccups. Although it wasn't as problematic as some past events, players were disappointed when the Ultra Beasts with special backgrounds were not available on Day 1. Many attendees were left without the sought-after backgrounds, prompting Niantic to promise compensation.

Niantic has now honored that promise by offering these encounters to affected players. For those who participated in the event but haven’t yet seen the encounters, it's worth noting that they might appear in waves. If encounters still don’t show up, reaching out to Niantic support could be a good idea, especially since the company appears to be exceptionally generous with compensation at the moment.