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Pokémon GO Hits $1 Billion in 2020 as Lifetime Revenue Surpasses $4 Billion

By Coin Master·Nov 26, 2020·2 min read

Pokémon GO generated $1 billion in player spending in the first 10 months of 2020, making it the game's best calendar year.
Despite the pandemic, Niantic's stay-at-home features allowed success without outdoor movement.
The game ranks No.3 globally by player spending, behind PUBG Mobile and Honor of Kings.
Cumulative spending reached $4.2 billion, with the US contributing $1.5B (36.3%), Japan $1.3B (31.3%), and Germany $238.6M (5.7%).
Google Play accounts for 53.4% of revenue.
Downloads total nearly 600 million, with US leading at 109 million installs (18.2%).
The article highlights the importance of consistent updates and adaptability.

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