Which Pokémon mobile game first launched in July 2016?

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Pokémon Go first launched in July 2016.

The location-based mobile game was developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. It uses GPS and augmented reality to let players find Pokémon in real-world locations.

Its first release occurred on July 6, 2016, in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Other countries received the game in stages, including Japan on July 22, 2016.

Pokémon Go became a global cultural phenomenon almost immediately. Its design encouraged walking, visiting landmarks, and meeting other players, while its PokéStops and Gyms connected the digital game to real-world places.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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