Pokémon Go is introducing a new feature called Party Play that lets players team up with friends in new ways. This mechanic will be available for all players level 15 and up starting on Oct. 17 with a full rollout and bonuses like a new Welcome Party Special Research story to celebrate.
Party Play is designed to let four players join up in a single instance, letting your friends show up in your game via their avatars in the overworld.
When using the feature, you will be able to complete Party Challenges together by battling in raids, spinning PokéStops, catching Pokémon, and more to collect rewards. There is even a bonus called Party Power that doubles the damage of your next Charged Attack when used in raids, giving you a real reason to join up and work together using this new feature.
If you plan on getting out and trying out Party Play as it rolls out, there is a set of Welcome Party Special Research for you to complete for some bonuses while you explore the feature with your friends.
All Pokémon Go Party Play: Welcome Party Special Research tasks and rewards
Pokémon Go Welcome Party page one
- Complete 10 Party Challenges
- Chansey encounter
- Catch 10 Normal-type Pokémon while in a Party
- 2,000 XP
Total Reward: Eevee encounter, 2,000 Stardust, and an Eevee T-Shirt avatar item
Pokémon Go Welcome Party page two
- Complete 30 Party Challenges
- Lapras encounter
- Catch 15 Water-type Pokémon while in a Party
- 3,000 XP
Total Reward: Vaporeon encounter, 3,000 Stardust, and a Vaporeon T-Shirt avatar item
Pokémon Go Welcome Party page three
- Complete 30 Party Challenges
- Alolan Raichu encounter
- Catch 15 Electric-type Pokémon while in a Party
- 3,000 XP
Total Reward: Jolteon encounter, 3,000 Stardust, and a Jolteon T-Shirt avatar item
Pokémon Go Welcome Party page page four
- Complete 30 Party Challenges
- Alolan Marowak encounter
- Catch 15 Fire-type Pokémon while in a Party
- 3,000 XP
Total Reward: Flareon encounter, 3,000 Stardust, and a Flareon T-Shirt avatar item
