The summer is coming to an end and Niantic reflects on the past months that made Pokémon GO so great.
The release of Pokémon GO was more than 2 months ago. Within a short time, the “Augmented Reality” game became the largest MMO of all time. During this time, from the release until today, the developers received many stories from players. In a blog post, Niantic shares how proud they are of the positive experiences the game has led to.
Pokémon GO brought together various players
At the beginning of the blog post, an email is cited that the developers received from an older “Pokémon GO” player. Kelly from Ohio wrote to Niantic:
This little, simple game has done me a lot of good. Since my husband passed away about 2 years ago, I have lived rather secluded from the rest of the world. I was “the woman who lives in the house at the end of the street.” Since I started playing the game, I go out every day and step out of my comfort zone. This morning I went to the park and walked for 30 minutes. I should mention that I usually use a cane or walking aid when I move. I am actually embarrassed about that. But the people I met were not interested in my walking aid at all. They smiled and wished me a good morning. They were looking for the Pikachu I was also chasing. They did not laugh at the disabled old lady who was limping along. They smiled at me and made the sun seem a little brighter for me. Thank you for this wonderful new game and the new zest for life that comes with it.
Such stories show how much a game can change the lives of many people. As summer comes to an end, Niantic would like to thank the players for the enthusiasm they showed for Pokémon GO. Since its launch in July, the game has been installed several hundred million times. Pokémon GO is already available in more than 100 countries, and these may not be all of them. For example, work is being done on a release in India. These high numbers exist even though not everything in terms of gameplay that the developers plan has been implemented into the game yet.
The developers were most inspired by the feedback from players of all ages and lifestyles. Pokémon GO has had a positive impact on the lives of many people. Niantic made it their mission to bring players discoveries, movement, and connections to the real world. That this mission has been so well implemented makes the developers happy.
The positive stories motivate the developers
In the blog entry, it is stated that various stories reach Niantic daily. These told how the game changed trainers around the world and impacted their lives. Players who now play in the real world became healthier and got to know their neighbors. There are some cases where the game helped trainers cope with social anxieties and depression. The developers heard stories from trainers all over the world. Among them were great stories like Kelly’s, who found new zest for life through Pokémon GO. There were also self-organized events that were organized for a good cause. All these stories kept the developers motivated and helped them through sleepless nights.
“Thank you for your unwavering support! We have some plans for this autumn.”
Have you also experienced such wonderful stories through Pokémon GO?
