Pokémon GO Friendship Weekend event now underway until February 11 at 1 p.m. PT

Niantic recently announced a Friendship Weekend event for Pokémon GO, which is now underway for players across the globe. During the event, friendship levels are able to increase at a greater speed than normal and more special trade rewards are available between friends. Friendship levels can be leveled up twice as fast than normal and all trades between friends require half the amount of Stardust. Trades also award double Candy between recipients. Friendship Weekend is officially taking place from February 8 at 1 p.m. PST to February 11 at 1 p.m. PT.