On what date was Pokémon Go first launched commercially?

Pokémon Go was first launched commercially on July 6, 2016.

The mobile augmented-reality game debuted in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States on that date. Developed and published by Niantic in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, it uses GPS and map data to place Pokémon in real-world locations.

Players can explore their surroundings, catch Pokémon, visit PokéStops, and battle at Gyms. The launch quickly became a worldwide cultural event, although releases in additional countries were staggered because of server strain and operational challenges.

The date is sometimes confused with the game’s Japanese launch on July 22, 2016, or its United Kingdom launch on July 14. July 6 marks the first commercial release anywhere, making it the key date in Pokémon Go’s launch history.