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Pokémon GO is Niantic’s 2016 AR monster catcher and battler title. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
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Pokémon GO Release Date and Time
Released On July 6, 2016
Pokémon GO debuted on Google Play and the App Store in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand on July 6, 2016. Subsequent releases in other regions occurred between 2016 and 2024.
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Is Pokémon GO on Xbox Game Pass?
No, as the game was not released on Xbox consoles.
Is Pokémon GO on PS Plus?
No, the game was not released on PlayStation consoles.
Is Pokémon GO on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, the game is a mobile-exclusive game.
Announcement History
February 27, 2026
Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary, with a tour event called "Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out".
May 29, 2025
Niantic and Pokémon GO were acquired by Scopely, a video game developer and publisher. The game’s team was claimed to have stayed intact.
September 10, 2015 Reveal Announcement
In 2015, Niantic Labs, which had previously been a subsidiary of Google, revealed its plans for Pokémon GO, an augmented reality game that sought to transpose the Pokémon universe onto the real world.
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