➤Pokémon GO 🕹

Pokémon GO is a free application for iOS and Android smartphones developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. This makes use of augmented reality (through the device's camera) and geolocation (through GPS) so that players find Pokémon on the real world map and can capture them on their devices. In the same way, it allows the breeding of Pokémon and combats for the control of areas.

Summary

1 Gameplay
- 1.1 Map
- 1.2 Main menu
- 1.3 Tutorial
- 1.4 Game elements
- 1.5 News
- 1.6 Loading screen
- 1.7 Augmented reality
  - 1.7.1 RA+
- 1.8 Pokémon GO Plus
- 1.9 Easter eggs
2 Launch and development
- 2.1 Availability
- 2.2 Updates
- 2.3 Technical failures
- 2.4 Regions
- 2.5 Events
  - 2.5.1 Game Anniversaries
3 Compatibility
- 3.1 Android
- IOS 3.2
- 3.3 Apple Watch
4 Promotions
- 4.1 Trailers
5 External links
- 5.1 Official downloads
6 References

Gameplay []

In Pokémon GO, players catch various Pokémon, evolve them using Candy, and give them more power in order to control Gyms for their teams. These Pokémon are found in real world locations and use GPS technology to do so. The PokéStops, also located in real world locations, will help you by providing you with items for capture and combat.

The two most recognizable screens in the game are the Map and the one for wild Pokémon encounters.

Map[]

Main article: Map

The map is essentially the main screen of the game, followed by the loading screen. Most of the game items are available here.

Main menu[]

The main menu of the game is accessible from the map and allows the player to use various elements of the game, such as the collection of Pokémon and its Eggs, the Shop, the Pokédex and the bag with the Items. It also allows you to go to the game settings and see the latest news and tips.

Main menu with an active promotional offer from the Store.

Tutorial[]

The "tutorial" or "intro" is the part of the game where Professor Willow introduces himself and teaches beginning players the basic mechanics and elements of the game. In this part the Trainers choose their starting Pokémon and nicknames.

Game elements []

Below is a list of the main elements and mechanics of the game.

Pokémon
- Attacks
- Type
- Evolution
- More power
- Eggs
- Capture
- Assessment
Pokémon Resources
- Stardust
- Candies
Objects
- Poké balls
- Potions
- To revive
- Berries
- Evolution objects
- Incubators
- Technical Machines
Store
Pokédex
Coach
- Pokémon Companion
- Coach experience
- Friends
- Gifts
- To exchange
- Diary
- Insignia
- Equipment
Combat
- gyms
  - Gym Medals
- Raids
  - Raid bosses
  - Raid passes
  - EX Raids
- Combat Team
Map
- PokéStops
- Weather
NPCs
- Team leaders
- Professor Willow
Daily bonus
Research tasks
Pokémon nests

News[]

Apart from social media, the creators of the game inform players of updates, news about events and releases of new Pokémon within the game through the "News" module. It was introduced after the Johto Region Pokémon's main launch in February 2017, and was later adjusted to have more than one news in early February 2018.

Charging screen[]

The loading screen is the first thing players see after entering the game, excluding the developer and publisher screens. [1]

Original
Halloween 2016
Christmas 2016
New Year 2016
Spring 2017
Raids
Halloween 2017
Christmas 2017
New Year 2018
Research
Verano 2018
(current)

Augmented reality[]

RA+[]

Main article: RA +

Pokémon GO Plus[]

Main article: Pokémon GO Plus

Easter eggs[]

Main article: Pokémon GO / Easter Eggs

Launch and development []

Main article: Pokémon GO / Development

Availability[]

Main article: Pokémon GO release dates

Pokémon GO was first released in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand on July 6, 2016, and was progressively released to other countries around the world after that. It is currently not available in some countries such as China and Russia.

Updates []

Artículo principal: List of game updates

As with many online games, Pokémon GO has had numerous updates after its launch, both on the client side and on the server side.

Technical failures []

Main article: Pokémon GO / Technical glitches

There are several glitches in the game, some of them have already been resolved, but others have not. The creators of the game are currently working on fixing them.

Regions []

Main article: Regions

Unlike other Pokémon games, there are no generations in Pokémon GO. After releasing new Pokémon into the game, they use the regions, such as "Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region" or "Known Pokémon from the Johto region".

There are currently four regions: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn y Alola.

Events[]

Main article: Events

Since October 2016, there have been several events in the game that have had a positive impact on the gameplay. During these events, players are often awarded extra bonuses such as doubling the amount of Candy, Experience, and Stardust earned. The first event in the game was Halloween 2016.

Game anniversaries []

Pokémon GO has had two anniversaries in total - July 2017 and 2018. Both are celebrated with specific events like the Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.

First anniversary illustration
XNUMXnd anniversary illustration

Compatibility[]

There are a few minimum technical requirements for devices to be compatible with the game. [2]

Android[]

Android 4.4 or higher
Rooted devices are not supported
Preferred resolution of 720x1280 pixels (Not optimized for tablets)
Strong internet connection (Wifi, 3G or 4G)
GPS and location services

iOS[]

Following requirements apply to iPhones and iPads running on iOS:

iPhone 5s or higher [3]
- The iPhone 5C, even after the iPhone 5S, is not supported
iOS 9 or higher [3]
- Devices need to be able to have iOS 11 as it is the preferable OS version.
Strong internet connection (Wifi, 3G or 4G)
GPS and location services
Unsupported Jailbroken Devices