Which three markets first received Pokémon GO on July 6, 2016?

Australia, New Zealand, and the United States first received Pokémon GO on July 6, 2016.

Niantic launched Pokémon GO for iOS and Android in those three markets before expanding the mobile game internationally. The title uses GPS, location data, and augmented reality to let players find Pokémon in real-world surroundings.

The release became a major cultural event because it combined a familiar 20-year-old franchise with smartphone technology. Players visited landmarks to find PokéStops, battled at Gyms, and searched outdoors for creatures from the original games and later generations.

Japan did not receive Pokémon GO on the first launch date; its release came on July 22, 2016. Canada followed on July 17, while the United Kingdom launched on July 14. These staggered dates are why “the Pokémon GO launch” can refer to different dates depending on the country.