Despite rumors that it was potentially going to be canceled, Pokemon GO is now available on the Apple Watch.
Developers Niantic announced the news today, saying the Apple Watch is one of the best ways to experience the game as you’ll be able to catch wild Pokemon or hatch eggs directly from your wrist device.
#PokemonGO is now available on the Apple Watch! https://t.co/L4cYBGi0oq pic.twitter.com/lmuYLYzsgl
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 22, 2016
Keep in mind: Once you encounter Pokemon, you won't be able to catch them on the watch as you will have to pull out your iPhone to do so. You will also be able to do much more on the game with the Apple Watch, including:
- Log each play session as a workout, with gameplay counting toward personal Activity rings
- Receive notifications about nearby Pokémon
- Count distance toward hatching Pokémon Eggs and receiving Candy with your Buddy Pokémon
- Receive notifications about PokéStops nearby and collect items from them
- Receive notifications when Eggs hatch and medals are awarded
Pokemon GO is still going strong since launching earlier this year. Generation 2 Pokemon were recently added to the game, and Starbucks is participating in a limited-time partnership.
