"Unlocking Friendships: Pokemon Go's Special Research Journey"
Pokemon Go's Along the Routes event introduces the A Route to New Friendships Special Research quest, which can be accessed by purchasing a ticket from the in-game shop. The quest involves completing tasks such as exploring distances, spinning PokeStops, exchanging gifts, and hatching eggs. The event runs from December 5 to December 8 and introduces a new NPC named Mateo.