On which mobile platforms did Pokémon Go first launch?

Pokémon Go first launched on iOS and Android mobile devices.

The 2016 augmented-reality game was developed and published by Niantic in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. It uses GPS and smartphone location data to place Pokémon in the player's real-world surroundings.

Players can search for Pokémon, capture them with Poké Balls, visit PokéStops, and battle at Gyms. The game was designed for smartphones rather than Nintendo's dedicated handheld consoles, helping Pokémon reach people who had never played a main-series title.

The rollout was gradual rather than simultaneous worldwide. Pokémon Go first launched in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States on July 6, 2016, and reached Japan on July 22. Its platform answer remains iOS and Android, even though availability and features expanded over time.