Niantic announces Peridot: in the wake of Pokémon GO, a new game in AR

Niantic announces Peridot: in the wake of Pokémon GO, a new game in AR

Niantic announces Peridot

Niantic Inc, the Californian software-house that created Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom, presented Peridot, its new game based once again on Augmented Reality technology and structured in a similar way to the previous titles of the label.

At the center of the gaming experience is the relationship and care for fantastic creatures that resemble pets but with particularly imaginative and colorful shapes. The idea is to recreate the relationship with real pets but transported in a fantastic context, with strange but always very cute and pleasant creatures.

The mechanics closely resemble that of Pokémon GO, as well as the subsequent Pikmin Bloom : it is about moving in the real world, reproduced within the game through the usual map digitization system, with the creatures of the game scattered inside, namely the "Dots", diminutive of Peridot.

Once in proximity to a creature, it appears on the smartphone screen in augmented reality, as happens in other Niantic titles, and it will be possible to interact with it in various ways.

Today therefore begins Peridot's journey, the brand new mobile game that takes advantage of AR technology in the real world and is also an original Niantic franchise. The game is designed to give players the joy of caring for adorable and unique creatures, nurturing and growing them.

After sleeping for thousands of years, the Peridots (or Dots for short) are awakening in a world very different from the one they used to live in and it will take the help of all players to protect them from extinction.

Players will therefore have to take care of their Peridots, from the moment of birth to adulthood, as if they were truly immersed in the real world. By exploring the world with them, players will discover more about their new friends every day, bonding, feeding and playing with them. It will also be possible to collaborate with other players to diversify the species of Peridot.

We await further information such as release date and more specific features of the gameplay, in the meantime there is a first official teaser trailer, reported above the news.

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Niantic Announces Peridot – An AR Twist On Tamagotchi

It's Tamagotchi for a new generation.

Niantic - Peridot


The company behind Pokémon Go, Niantic has unveiled their next game titled Peridot. It is an adorable virtual pet game that basically seems to take the idea of classic games such as Tamagotchi and Neopets and give them an AR twist. Niantic has been trying to recreate the revolutionary success it had with Pokémon Go since the game first launched in 2016. Could Peridot be it? In the mobile game company’s announcement, a fun trailer was also released. Take a look at it below!

An imaginative new friend. A story that’s completely yours. Peridot, a real-world adventure pet game where you raise, care for, and breed one-of-a-kind adorable creatures. Pre-register today to stay up-to-date on our development! https://t.co/mMAQke9HiB pic.twitter.com/0RT5FRXC5G

— Peridot (@playperidot) April 13, 2022

Senior Producer of Niantic Ziah Fogel said on the new pet game, “If pets are a part of your life, you already know the joy that they can bring. The simple act of caring for an animal and watching them grow is immensely rewarding, especially when you’ve forged a real bond with your pet.” Adding, “Introducing Peridot: an all-new, real-world AR mobile game, and original franchise that puts the joy of caring for, raising, and breeding adorable one-of-a-kind creatures in your hands.”


As the story goes, “After thousands of years of slumber, Peridots (or Dots for short) are waking to a world vastly different from the one in which they used to roam, and they’ll need our help to protect them from extinction.” The upcoming mobile game will allow players to foster their own Peridots and according to Niantic, “These are creatures who feel so real, you’ll love every moment raising them from birth to adulthood. While you explore the world together, you’ll get to learn more about your cute new friends, develop a bond as you nurture and play with them, and work with other players to diversify their species.”


Peridot will feature daily tasks where players will have to pet, feed, and walk these adorable creatures. Each animal will also have their own unique desires such as preferring a certain location or a special treat. The pet game is going to have a soft launch where fans can pre-register to become a beta tester. Follow the source below to get involved!


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