<P> Pokémon Go is a free - to - play , location - based augmented reality game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices . The game was the result of a collaboration between Niantic and Nintendo , by way of The Pokémon Company , and was initially released in selected countries in July 2016 . The game utilizes the player 's mobile device 's GPS ability to locate , capture , battle , and train virtual creatures , called Pokémon , which appear on the screen as if they were at the same real - world location as the player . The game features a freemium business model and supports in - app purchases for additional in - game items . </P>
<P> Pokémon Go is a free - to - play , location - based augmented reality game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices . The game was the result of a collaboration between Niantic and Nintendo , by way of The Pokémon Company , and was initially released in selected countries in July 2016 . The game utilizes the player 's mobile device 's GPS ability to locate , capture , battle , and train virtual creatures , called Pokémon , which appear on the screen as if they were at the same real - world location as the player . The game features a freemium business model and supports in - app purchases for additional in - game items . </P>
when did pokemon go come out in the us
when did pokemon go come out in the us
2016
2016