On what date did Pokémon Go first launch in its initial three markets?

Pokémon Go first launched in its initial three markets on July 6, 2016.

The first launch covered Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, the mobile game used location data, maps, and augmented reality to place Pokémon in real-world surroundings.

Players could find Pokémon while walking, collect items at PokéStops, and battle for control of Gyms. The game’s ability to connect familiar Pokémon with real places helped it become a major worldwide cultural event shortly after release.

Pokémon Go did not launch everywhere on the same day. Additional countries received access in stages, and Japan’s launch followed later in July. That staggered rollout is why a single worldwide release date can be misleading.