The Pokémon franchise is arguably one of the most famous and successful of all time, thanks to its various movies, comics, and video games. The Pokémon company celebrates this success through various means, including the Pokemon World Championship annual, an event eSports by invitation focused on video games of pocket monsters.
Held in August each year, the event features many games such as Pokémon Go, Pokémon Unite, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, among many others. However, the Pokémon World Championships The last two years were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the disappointment of many fans who were eagerly awaiting the event.
As the pandemic has subsided in almost everyone, The Pokémon Company has decided to organize the event after a two-year hiatus. This year’s championship will be held in London, and Pokémon Sword & Shield will be the main game. Now, the company has recently published an exhaustive document in which the various doubts of the participants are resolved.
In particular, the document confirms that a COVID-19 vaccination certificate will not be required from participants to attend the Pokemon World Championship. The document also contains a list of protocols and guidelines related to COVID-19 that all participants must follow for the safe and smooth operation of the event.
Also, Pokemon Company You have also specified the reason for not requesting a vaccination certificate in the FAQ section. The company cited variations in local COVID-19 vaccination laws around the world as the main reason for this change. However, he maintains that the safety of the Pokémon community is the top priority, and he will focus entirely on ensuring social distancing, face masks, and other safety measures.
As fans eagerly await Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the next games in the franchise, the Pokemon World Championship it will work as a perfect distraction. And this event will also calm many fans who were disappointed after the cancellation of E3 2022.