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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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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Mysterious Pokemon GO Glitch Is Giving Players an Unreleased Item

A new Pokemon GO glitch gives players an item that hasn't been released yet, and trainers are intrigued to find out what it is.

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Pokemon GO - Tapu Lele Weaknesses & Counters

Tapu Lele is returning to 5-star raids in Pokemon GO, and here are the best counters and weaknesses for the Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO - World of Wonders: Taken Over - All Team GO Rocket Lineups

Pokemon GO's Team GO Rocket Lineups have been altered for the World of Wonders: Taken Over event, switching up the battle encounters for Trainers.

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Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Inkay

Want to increase your chances of catching Shiny Inkay during the World of Wonders event in Pokemon GO? Here's what you need to do.

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Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile

Pokemon GO is finally debuting shiny variants of Sandile and its evolutions, but getting them is a bit tricky in the game.

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Pokemon GO Player Hatches Rare Pokemon That Was Last Available 8 Years Ago

A Pokemon GO player's regular PokeStop egg hatches into one of the most valuable Pokemon as it was last available back at the game's launch.

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Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Tapu Lele & Best Moveset

Pokemon GO is adding back Tapu Lele for 5-star Raids, and here is how to get the shiny variant along with its best moveset.

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Pokemon GO Giveaway Gives You Chance to Earn Free Purified Gems

Pokemon GO players can take part in a giveaway for a chance to win free Purified Gems and prepare for the upcoming Shadow Raids.

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Pokemon GO: Hoppip Spotlight Hour Event Guide

In Pokemon GO, the March 26th Spotlight Hour features increased chances to capture Hoppip, as well as a special bonus.