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Location-based online RPG

Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go is a researched MMOFinder catalog entry whose broad genre and lifecycle classification were cross-checked against current public MMO directory references.

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StatusReleased

Business modelNot yet verified

GenreLocation-based online RPG

Release—

PlatformsNot yet verified

Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

A visual fingerprint built from MMOFinder’s current verified catalog fields—not a review score.

PvECombat focusPvP

Balance not fully verified

SoloPlay styleGroup

Solo and group balance is not verified

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Combat style is not precise enough to place

HousingUnverifiedCraftingUnverifiedTradingUnverifiedControllerUnverifiedPvEUnverifiedPvPUnverified

Player fit

Why you might like it

Ties gameplay directly to real-world walking and exploration, encouraging players to get outside and visit local landmarks.
Free to download and playable without spending money, though optional purchases exist.
Regular live events, Community Days, and raids give returning players recurring reasons to check back in.
A low-commitment, social AR hook that works well for casual players and longtime Pokémon fans alike.
Nearly a decade of continuous operation and updates from Niantic demonstrates sustained long-term support.

Before you play

Things to consider

Monthly active players have fallen sharply from a 2016 peak above 200 million to roughly 50-70 million in 2026.
Requires physical movement and GPS access to progress, which limits play for people without safe or convenient walking areas.
Player reviews cite recurring bugs, bot/spoofer accounts, and technical issues that have gone unresolved for years.
PvP and some competitive systems have drawn criticism as less polished than the mainline Pokémon games.
Revenue and engagement have been on a long-term decline since the initial 2016 launch surge, even with periodic event-driven upticks.

Transparency

Research record

Last checked: 2026-08-20
Profile depth: Researched
Source note: MMORPG.com current directory / genre and lifecycle views

No direct official link verified in the current record.

Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

5/6documented areas

Core factsCore catalog fields are recorded; deeper confirmation remains in progress.Partial
Current statusThe profile contains a checked lifecycle or availability record.Verified
Gameplay featuresDetailed feature verification is not yet complete.Unavailable
Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Combat matchZulaBoth cataloged with Not yet verified Genre & setting/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recorded Shared featuresZezenia OnlineShared: PvE, solo play Business modelZentia OnlineBoth recorded as Not yet verified

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Game history

Pokemon Go timeline

A concise timeline built only from dates and lifecycle fields recorded in MMOFinder.

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Released
MMOFinder records Pokemon Go as released in —.
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Catalog status
Released
2026-08-16
Research checked
Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Pokemon Go screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay screenshots and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Within MMOFinder's catalog, Pokemon Go is classified as a Location-based online RPG. The current research record lists its status as Released and its business model as Not yet verified. MMOFinder records its release year as —. Platform availability is recorded as Not yet verified. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Not yet verified. Discovery tags attached to the profile include Online Game, Catalog. Developer information is listed as Not yet verified, and publisher information is listed as Not yet verified. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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