Pokémon Go is now rolling out for iOS and Android

UPDATE: Pokemon Go is now live on the iPhone App Store in Australia and New Zealand

Pokemon Go was recently in a closed beta, but the official version is starting to roll out on iOS and Android devices in some regions. If you're in North America, you can download and play it from the Google Play store at this link. We'll update this article as Pokemon Go makes its way to more territories.

For those who haven't been following the title's development, the game uses your smartphone's camera and sensors, as well as location-based algorithms, to place pokémon in the real world. That way, as you travel around to landmarks and notable locations in your city, you can catch the creatures and then train and battle them at gyms. The game was created by Niantic, the maker of a similar AR mobile game called Ingress, in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. While it's a free app, Pokémon Go does contain microtransactions costing $0.99 to $99.99. You can also purchase a $35 wrist-worn wearable, due out some time this month, that lets you play the game without having to unlock your phone.

If you're planning on playing Pokemon Go, it would be a good idea to check out GameSpot's article on essential facts you'll need to know before jumping in. It covers where to find Pokemon, how to hatch eggs and evolve, and the in-game Pokemon Gyms.