On what date did Pokémon Go first launch for mobile devices?

Pokémon Go first launched for mobile devices on July 6, 2016.

The augmented-reality game initially became available in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It was developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, using location data and real-world maps to place Pokémon in players' surroundings.

Players use smartphones to find, catch, train, and battle Pokémon. The game also introduced PokéStops and Gyms tied to real-world locations. Its use of GPS, smartphone cameras, and location-based exploration made it distinct from the traditional handheld role-playing games.

Pokémon Go did not launch everywhere at once. Additional countries received it in stages, including Japan on July 22, 2016, and many European markets later in July. The staggered rollout is why some players remember a different date, but July 6 is the game's first release date in its initial markets.