Niantic, the maker of Pokémon Go, announces a partnership with Nintendo to co-develop a new AR mobile title based on the company’s “Pikmin” franchise. The app is being developed by Niantic Tokyo Studio and will launch later this year.
“The app will include gameplay activities to encourage walking and make walking more delightful,” according to a press release from Niantic. The company notably specifies that the title will make use of their augmented reality platform to integrate the real world into the app’s experiences.
“Niantic’s AR technology has made it possible for us to experience the world as if Pikmin are secretly living all around us,” Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto added in a statement. “Based on the theme of making walking fun, our mission is to provide people a new experience that’s different from traditional games. We hope that the Pikmin and this app will become a partner in your life.”
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