Pokémon Go gets its first branching questline today Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Pokémon Go gets its first branching questline today Bidoof! News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 1 Jul 2021 Pokémon Go has today added a new twist to its in-game Special Research questlines: the ability for storylines to branch out and end in different ways. The feature will be used in Pokémon Go's upcoming Go Fest 2021 event later in July, which is this year themed around music, to offer a choice of Pikachu costumes and build a pop or rock band comprised of different creatures. Today, however, the feature is being rolled out via Pokémon Go's delightfully bizarre Bidoof celebration, which has flooded the game with the meme-heavy beaver over the past week. Watch on YouTube In what feels like a test for the new branching gameplay, you can pick either "Bidoof!" or "Bidoof...?" options, and a later choice to select whether Bidoof has "Nerves of steel" or "Nests near water" for different (though largely similar) rewards. (For the full rundown on Pokémon Go's Bidoof quest, we have a Bidoof-filled guide.) After Go Fest 2021, it'll be interesting to see what this feature is used for next. Will players be able to opt between new Starter Pokémon this way? Pick to fight a particular villainous faction? Choose dialogue options to romance Professor Willow? This year's Pokémon Go Fest costs £5, a third of last year's entry fee, in celebration of the game's fifth anniversary. Saturday 17th July will focus on catching Pokémon and building a music group to lure in the Mythical creature Meloetta. Sunday 18th July will then return every Legendary Pokémon released so far into raids. After Go Fest, Pokémon Go will begin phasing out its pandemic-era bonuses in certain countries, starting with New Zealand and the US. The plan sparked criticism from some fans, though will still go ahead. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store