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.

+ See More

Page 8

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.

Pidgey and Shiny Pidgey in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO: Pidgey Spotlight Hour Guide (How To Get Shiny Pidgey)

You can get a Shiny Pidgey during the Pokemon GO Pidgey Spotlight Hour event this Spetember 2025.

Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular 2025 Event Features Debut of Generation 8 Pokemon
Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular 2025 Event Features Debut of Generation 8 Pokemon

Pokemon GO announces a new event with the addition of a Gen 8 monster, and details the bonuses and rewards that will be available to players.

Pokemon GO join Weekly Challenges
Pokemon GO: How To Start & Join Weekly Challenges

You can participate in the Pokemon GO Weekly Challenges with your remote friends and get rewards like Stardust, XP, and more.

1
Pokemon GO Fans Can Redeem 3 Worlds Codes
Pokemon GO Fans Have 3 Codes to Redeem Right Now

Pokemon GO fans have three different redemption codes to pick up a variety of rewards within the popular monster-catching mobile game.

Game_Rant_Metagross_Tales_Of_Transformation_Pokemon_Go
Pokemon GO Season 20 Will Keep One Powerful Pokemon Sitting On Its High Horse

Tales of Transformation goes hand-in-hand with the different forms found in Pokemon GO, but one event will strengthen one creature more than others.

Pokemon GO is Walking On Eggshells With its New Incubator Type
Pokemon GO is Walking On Eggshells With its New Incubator Type

Pokemon GO will introduce an exciting new incubator type, but there is one serious drawback that is bound to ignite controversy.

By 
Pokemon GO Wild Area 2025 Graphic Key Art with event logo
Pokemon GO Wild Area 2025 Announced, Will Include New Pokemon Debuts

Pokemon GO's Wild Area is returning in 2025, with the event set to feature one Pokemon debut, new shinies, and a variety of other content.

1
Pokemon GO September 2025 GO Pass blurred graphic with game logo 2x1 composite
Pokemon GO Reveals September 2025 GO Pass Rewards, Including New Incubator Type

Pokemon GO reveals its September 2025 GO Pass rewards, which include a brand-new item that will appeal to players focused on hatching.

2
Pokemon GO September 2025 Content Update 2x1 graphic
Pokemon GO September 2025 Content Roadmap Revealed

Pokemon GO's September 2025 content roadmap includes rotating Mega Raids, exclusive Spotlight Hours, returning Mega Evolutions, and more.

1