when did pokemon go come out

Pokémon Go first came out on July 6, 2016, launching on iOS and Android in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Quick date facts

• Initial public release: July 6, 2016.

• Platforms at launch: Android and iOS smartphones.

• First regions: United States, Australia, and New Zealand as part of a staggered worldwide rollout.

Global rollout snapshot

After the initial launch, Pokémon Go rolled out to other countries in waves over the following weeks and months to manage server load and regional issues.

• Germany received the game on July 13, 2016, followed by much of Europe between July 14–21, 2016.

• Japan’s public release was on July 22, 2016, with many parts of Latin America and Asia following in August–September 2016.

Why it felt so big

When Pokémon Go came out in July 2016, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon, with players gathering in parks, city centers, and landmarks to catch Pokémon in augmented reality.

• The game blended nostalgia for the classic Pokémon series with real-world exploration using location-based AR.

• Its massive popularity at launch even caused server issues, which influenced the staggered release schedule worldwide.

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