Brand-new info about Pokemon GO has been revealed

If you’ve been itching for more info about Pokemon GO, you’re in luck. New official details regarding the upcoming mobile app have been revealed, delving into customization, adding to your Pokédex, the Pokemon GO Plus accessory and more. When you play Pokemon GO for the first time, you’ll get to customize the look of your Trainer, who will appear as you move around on the map and on your profile page. Other players will see your character when they visit a Gym you control.

You will gain levels as a Trainer, and you’ll be able to catch more powerful Pokemon at higher levels. You’ll also have access to more powerful items, such as Great Balls for a better shot at catching Pokemon. If you catch the same species of Pokemon enough times, one of them will be triggered to evolve. As you explore, you’ll encounter PokéStops where you may find Pokemon Eggs, which will hatch after you’ve walked a certain distance.

At a certain point in the game, Trainers will be asked to join one of three teams. Once you join a team, you’ll gain the ability to assign Pokemon you’ve caught to empty Gym locations or to a location where a team member has placed one of their Pokemon. Similar to PokéStops, Gyms can be found at actual locations around the world. Only one Pokemon from each player can be placed at a particular Gym, so players are encouraged to work with others on their team to build up a strong defense.

The Pokemon Company has also unveiled new details about Pokemon GO Plus. The device is capable of connecting to a smartphone via Bluetooth and notifies the player about events in the game, such as the appearance of a Pokemon nearby, using an LED and vibration. In addition, by pressing the button on the device, players can catch Pokemon or perform other simple actions.

Pokemon GO will launch later this year as a free-to-play game on the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices, respectively. In-app purchases are also included, allowing players to spend real money on PokéCoins, which can be exchanged for power-ups, extra items and other enhancements. An early field test is currently underway for Pokemon GO. For even more info, head over to the official Pokemon website.