Pokémon Go celebrates 5 years and reported $ 5 billion | hunting Pokémon

Urban grouping scenes to go hunting Pokémon. It was 5 years ago. A birthday that the game Pokémon Go currently celebrates, while testifying to a success always present.

While the Pokémon franchise celebrates its 25 years this year, it is undoubtedly the unexpected madness that surrounded its variation on mobile with Pokémon Go that has revived a boost to its already well installed reputation. Because in five years, the augmented game of Niantic generated $ 5 billion in revenue. A colossal figure that places the most lucrative application in this market.

In 2020 and despite the pandemic, Pokémon Go thus generated $ 1.3 billion, Niantic who reacted very quickly by offering games that did not require users to leave home because of the confines.

We are delighted to launch the Pokémon Go illustration of this year to celebrate our anniversary # Pokemongo5yearanNiversary! What incredible step, we are happy to share it with you all today! Pic.twitter.com/4AOQ1ZDFQH

• Pokémon Go France (@pokemongofon) July 6, 2021

To decorate the festivities of this anniversary, Niantic chose to offer several days of events until July 15th. While the Pokémon Go Fest will take place this year on July 17 and 18, special operations dedicated to capture and raids will be organized, with the obtaining special Pokémons and gifts during these two days.

If free operations will be offered, festival-goers who have paid electronic tickets (approximately 5 euros) to participate virtually will receive bonuses as a bonus.