Following their great success Pokemon GoNintendo and Niantic are finally starting to collaborate on another augmented reality (AR) game.
The game will build on Nintendo’s success. Pikmin franchise, but details beyond that are somewhat scarce. In an announcement on Monday, March 22, the Japanese entertainment giant said only that the title would be released “later this year” and would include “activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.”
Without saying much, Niantic suggested on Twitter, “Imagine exploring the world with all your friends, including new ones, through the wonders of AR.” Pikmin friend!”
I’m so happy to be able to create new memories with my partners. @Nintendo how about you! 🌱 Imagine exploring the world with all your friends, including new ones, through the wonders of AR. #Pikmin friend! Learn more about the partnership here: https://t.co/TiQ10S8kMR pic.twitter.com/YUpp4P33NA
— Niantic (@NianticLabs) March 23, 2021
Niantic is based in San Francisco, but this collaboration will be the first title created at the Tokyo studio, which opened three years ago.
Digital Trends’ gaming expert Joseph Yaden explains Nintendo’s long history. Pikmin The series is “unlike anything you’ve ever played,” he said, adding, “It’s a mix of real-time strategy and puzzles, with action elements sprinkled throughout.” With this in mind, Pikmin Fans will enjoy the new AR game in a big way, similar to how Pokemon fans and many other fans loved it. Pokemon Go.
“As we continue to expand our gaming portfolio, collaborating with Nintendo was a natural next step,” Niantic CEO John Hanke said in a press release. “We look forward to shaping the future of AR together and bringing Nintendo’s beloved game characters to life for mobile game players around the world.”
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto said: “Niantic’s AR technology allows us to experience the world as if it were us. Pikmin They live secretly all around us. Based on the theme of making walking fun, our mission is to provide people with a new experience that is different from existing games. we are Pikmin And this app will become your life partner.”