Star Wars director Rian Johnson films Pokémon Go advert Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Star Wars director Rian Johnson films Pokémon Go advert Snap. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 7 Jul 2020 48 comments Rian Johnson, director of the best Star Wars film since Empire Strikes Back, has helmed a new Pokémon Go commercial. The 30-second advert is for the game's upcoming Go Fest 2020 event, which this year will be held virtually rather than in specific cities around the world. Johnson is a Pokémon Go player himself, and has said he plays the game with friends remotely while social distancing under lockdown. Go Fest 2020 will take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July and will feature new in-game storylines, more Pokémon and a cool new timed challenge system. 700,000 tickets have already been sold with several weeks still to go, Niantic said last night, nearly double last year's physical attendance already. Here's the trailer: Watch on YouTube In other Pokémon Go news, the game is this week celebrating its fourth anniversary. As is now customary, Niantic released a piece of artwork for the birthday, which once again features teases to various upcoming features. As previously confirmed, Mega Evolution will be coming to Pokémon Go this year, alongside Mythical creature Victini. There's also our first tease of Gen 6 creatures, following the game's usual annual pattern. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 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