Our games are made to be enjoyed together with others out in the real world, and that’s why we continue to make the social experience better and more enjoyable with Campfire. Today we’re excited to announce Campfire is available to all Pokémon GO trainers. When we designed the Raids feature in Pokémon GO, we were focused on creating new gameplay that encouraged people to get together in the real world at the same time and the same place.
To make finding and joining Raids even easier, we’re introducing Team Up, which connects trainers with other nearby trainers, to form a team and tackle Raid Battles together. Additionally, Trainers can also use Campfire to find local communities for the upcoming Squirtle Community Day classic on July 9.
As Campfire rolls out to more of our player community globally, we’re committed to ensuring it’s a safe and positive experience (read more here). Part of our work involves setting clear guidelines and policies, providing useful tools, and partnering with industry experts and trusted organizations. Our Safety Center is where you can learn how we prioritize the safety of our players with tools, policies and resources related to Campfire.
We look forward to seeing the ways players use Campfire to foster the genuine connections that have always been central to Niantic’s mission. The Campfire experience will continue to evolve over time with new features and tools designed to bring our community together in new meaningful ways out in the real-world.