If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.

Pokemon Go has been released in Japan on Android and iOS

Pokemon Go is now available in Japan.

Cover image for YouTube video

Pokemon Go was reportedly set to go live in Japan on Wednesday, but was later pushed. Now, the app has finally and officially gone live in the country.

Both the Android and iOS versions have been released, and servers seemed to hold up much better compared to European and US launches, according to Pokemon Go News.

The rumoured McDonald’s partnership has still not been discussed, as it's likely Niantic wanted to get the game into players hands in Japan first before moving forward with sponsorship deals.

The Pokemon Company released a video to announce the release, featuring Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, and Niantic's John Hanke explaining the basic pitch of the game in a very button-up way. You can see it above.

Sign in and unlock a world of features

Get access to commenting, homepage personalisation, newsletters, and more!

In this article

Pokemon Go

Android, iOS

Related topics
About the Author
Sherif Saed avatar

Sherif Saed

Contributor

Sherif (he/him) is VG247’s go-to shooter and Souls-likes person. Whether it’s news, reviews, or op-eds – Sherif is always eager to tell you about video games. He's one of VG247's most veteran writers, with 10+ years experience on the site.

Comments