The wait is finally over! Pokemon GO is now out in the United States and Pokemon trainers are going out to catch some Pokemon!
Pokemon fans around the world have been waiting months for the release of Pokemon GO! Now trainers can go out and finally experience Pokemon GO in real life! The beta test is over and finally the app is live and ready to download!
Pokemon GO is currently available for download in US, Australia, and New Zealand on iOS App Store and Google Play. There is plans to release the app in Canada, Europe, and South America soon. It won’t be long until trainers around the world are out exploring their surroundings catching and battling Pokemon!
There will be plenty to do once Pokemon GO is downloaded and in players’ hands. Below are some of the features:
- Catch Pokémon: Pokémon GO invites players to step outside, walk around and catch wild Pokémon. As players increase in level, they’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon and gain access to more-powerful items. While working to complete the Pokédex, players will be able to evolve Pokémon by catching multiples of the same species and can even find Pokémon Eggs which hatch after a player walks a specific distance. Players are encouraged to keep exploring and encountering the many different Pokémon needed to complete the Pokédex!
- Join a Team and Battle: Players can join one of three teams, Mystic, Instinct or Valor and assign Pokémon they have caught to an open Pokémon Gym location or to a Gym claimed by a fellow team member. Teams must battle against the defending Pokémon in their rival teams’ Gyms to lower a Gym’s Prestige and claim the Gym for their own team. Cooperation amongst team members is important in securing as many Gyms as possible.
- Share the Fun: Activate the camera feature to take photos of Pokémon encountered in the world. With their real-life surroundings providing a backdrop for these photos, players will be able to share these memorable moments with their friends.
- Customize the Trainer Avatar: Players can choose from a range of apparel and accessories to match their in-game avatar with their personal style. The customized avatar will appear on the map as players move around, as well as on their profile page. Trainer’s avatars will also appear in Gyms under their team’s control.
- Soundtrack by Junichi Masuda: Pokémon GO will feature all-new music composed by GAME FREAK’s Junichi Masuda. Mr. Masuda has worked on Pokémon video games since the very first games and has composed many of the classic and memorable songs that have inspired fans for decades.
There will be in-app purchases for in-game currency call PokeCoins. These coins can be used to buy Pokeballs, Incense, Eggs and other items.
Players can also purchase the Pokemon GO! Plus which will connect to your phone using Bluetooth. This will allow players to catch Pokemon without even using their phone and enhance the playing experience.
Hype for Pokemon GO? Then watch the launch trailer to get even more excited!
And remember….Gotta catch’em all.
