

Those who have previously played Ingress will be familiar with the concept and even basic interface of the app. A Gym claimed by one team can be challenged by the other two teams. Like PokéStops, Gyms can be found at real locations in the world, and because only one Pokémon per player can be placed at a given Gym, team members will need to work together to build a strong defense. Once they have joined a team, players will have the ability to assign their Pokémon to empty Gyms.

Users are then put through a tutorial that walks them through the basic mechanics of the game, like turning on the camera to capture Pokémon.ĭuring gameplay, Pokémon GO players will be encouraged to join one of three teams and engage in Gym battles with other teams.

Upon first download, users are asked to create and customize a virtual avatar that will represent them in the game. Initially, the game appears to be limited to the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The game, which was produced in partnership with Ingress-makers Niantic Labs allows users to collect, train, and battle Pokémon characters in an augmented reality world. Update: While the game is not yet available in the US, those in Australia can download the app here. In a statement, the Pokémon Company tells US and Japanese customers to “please wait for a while” for the formal launch.Īfter a brief field test in May, Pokémon GO is now available on iOS. Click here to view the listing and download. Update 7/6: Pokémon GO is now officially live in the US App Store.
