In which year was Pokémon GO first launched?

Pokémon GO was first launched in 2016.

Niantic developed and published the augmented-reality mobile game in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Its official initial launch began on July 6, 2016, in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, with other regions receiving the game in stages.

Pokémon GO uses GPS and location-based technology to place Pokémon, PokéStops, and Gyms in the real world. Players can explore outdoors, catch Pokémon, collect items, and battle at Gyms using iOS or Android devices. The game initially featured approximately 150 species.

The gradual rollout is why launch dates can differ in trivia sources. Japan received the game on July 22, 2016, while the United Kingdom received it on July 14. The year 2016 refers to the game’s first public launch, not its later expansion into additional countries.