On what date did Pokémon Go first launch anywhere in the world?

Pokémon Go first launched anywhere in the world on July 6, 2016.

The mobile augmented-reality game was developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. It uses a phone's location, map data, camera, and internet connection to place Pokémon in real-world surroundings.

The first release took place in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Other markets followed in stages rather than receiving the game simultaneously; Japan launched on July 22, 2016, while France followed on July 24.

Pokémon Go uses the player's real-world movement as part of its design. PokéStops and Gyms appear at mapped locations, and different Pokémon may appear in different environments. Its launch became one of the most visible examples of augmented reality entering mainstream mobile gaming.