Released by Niantic Labs in 2016 for Android and iOS, Pokémon Go is an augmented reality role-playing game that blends real-world exploration with the Pokémon franchise. Using a mobile device's GPS and camera, players venture through their physical surroundings to locate, encounter, and catch Pokémon that appear overlaid on real environments. The game connects a global community of Trainers, encouraging movement through neighborhoods, parks, and cities as the primary means of progression. Encounters, item collection, and other gameplay activities are all tied to physical locations, making the act of traveling central to the experience. The design draws on the longstanding Pokémon series while reframing its core collecting mechanics around actual geography, turning everyday spaces into the game's map and effectively transforming outdoor activity into the main driver of gameplay.