Pokémon GO

After a test run via an April Fools' joke on Google Maps, Pokemon GO was released to the public in the summer of 2016. The AR mobile app saw unparalleled success and continues to be one of the largest mobile games in the world, pulling in billions for developer Niantic.

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Pokemon Go Tag Page Cover Art
Augmented Reality
RPG
Released
July 6, 2016
Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
Cross Save
Yes
Franchise
Pokemon

Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.

COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.

EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.

CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.

SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.

Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.

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Players who are wondering how to get shiny Swirlix in Pokemon GO, or how to evolve it into Slurpuff can discover all they need to know in this guide.

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Pokemon GO Player Gets Incredibly Lucky When Completing Research Task

Pokemon GO's Sweet Swarm event rewards on lucky player with a bounty of rare Pokemon, including one that stands above the rest.

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Pokemon GO Leak Reveals 17 New Pokemon Coming Soon

New leaks from Pokemon GO are hinting at 17 different Pokemon from the franchise's newest games, planned to be added to the game in the near future.

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Pokemon GO Reveals Special Event for 2025 World Championship

The 2025 Pokemon World Championships take place in August, and Pokemon GO reveals a event with a new monster and other bonuses to celebrate.

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Pokemon GO: Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day Event Guide

Players will find all the information they'll need to prepare for Max Battles against Gigantamax Butterfree in Pokemon GO in this helpful guide.

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Pokemon GO Reveals New Legendary Shadow Raid Event for August 2025

Pokemon GO reveals a new Shadow Legendary Raid limited event featuring two of the most popular Legendary Pokemon from Gens 3 and 4.

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Pokemon GO Sweet Swarm Event Guide - All Research Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GO players can discover all that the Sweet Swarm event has to offer in this guide, including bonuses, shiny chances, and more.

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Pokemon GO treated players to a wealth of rewards and bonuses throughout July, but fans may be in for a rude awakening come August.

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Pokemon GO players who are looking to evolve their Tyrunt or Amaura can discover how to do so in this guide, and whether it's worth it.