Ed Sheeran coming to Pokémon Go Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Ed Sheeran coming to Pokémon Go UPDATE: Musical crossover detailed, Squirtle Squad return. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 18 Nov 2021 40 comments UPDATE 18/11/21: Pokémon Go has now fully detailed its crossover event with Ed Sheeran, which will take place next week from 7pm UK time Monday 22nd November, and be live until 9pm UK time Tuesday 30th. You'll be able to watch a pre-recorded performance from Sheeran via Pokémon Go's news feed featuring six songs from his new album =, including "Perfect", "Bad Habits", "Overpass Graffiti", "Thinking Out Loud", "First Times" and "Shivers". Additionally, "Overpass Graffiti" will also play in-game during evening hours. "Ed always chooses the Water-type Pokémon as his first partner when he starts a Pokémon RPG," developer Niantic wrote in a blog post today. "In celebration of this collaboration, look forward to an event featuring all of the Water-type first-partner Pokémon currently available in Pokémon Go!" Notably, this will include the return of sunglasses-wearing Squirtle - not available since its initial release for Squirtle Community Day back in July 2018. Finally, there will be a free box of in-game items, Water-type Pokémon themed stickers from usual in-game sources, and a = hoodie for your Pokémon Go avatar to wear. To redeem that, enter the following code via Niantic's website during event hours: VVM87WGMMUZHTB8X. ORIGINAL STORY 17/11/21: Music megastar Ed Sheeran has announced a surprise collaboration with Pokémon Go. Exactly what the crossover will amount to remains a mystery - today's announcement was but a tease, issued by the Suffolk-raised popstar via his Twitter. But, already, this very different from anything Pokémon Go has done in the past. Watch on YouTube Pokémon Go has teamed up with other brands before, of course, to make sponsored locations appear in its game, or feature branded avatar clothes. But this is the first time Pokémon Go has undertaken something with a particular celebrity - and past collaborations have never been centred around music. What will the collaboration with Ed Sheeran contain? Pokémon Go doesn't have the ability to host a virtual concert, a la Fortnite. But, sometimes, it does replace its background music with special versions. Whatever it is, hopefully it's less jarring than Sheeran's appearance in Game of Thrones. https://t.co/2MHwtZ4S4r- Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 16, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings 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. 4 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. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 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