Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has indeed surpassed 10 million downloads within its first 48 hours of release. This impressive milestone was officially announced by the game's Japanese Twitter account on November 1, 2024.
The free-to-play mobile app, which launched worldwide on October 30, 2024, has seen rapid adoption by Pokémon fans and card game enthusiasts alike. This success isn't entirely surprising given the Pokémon franchise's popularity and the app's free nature, but it's still a remarkable achievement in the mobile gaming space.
Some key points about the game and its launch:
1. The app emphasizes the collecting aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, featuring a satisfying pack-opening mechanic.
2. It includes a streamlined battle system, which some users find enjoyable and potentially applicable to real-life play.
3. The game offers a Premium Pass that's free for the first two weeks, which may have contributed to its initial popularity.
4. Early user reviews have been positive, with the app receiving a 4.7/5 rating from over 219,000 reviews in its initial days.
5. The developers have already launched the first in-game event, "Wonder Pick Event Part 1," which offers special Chansey and Meowth promo cards.
While the 10 million download figure is impressive, it's worth noting that download numbers alone don't always indicate long-term success for mobile games. The game's performance on bestseller lists and its ability to retain users and generate revenue will be more telling indicators of its long-term viability.
For context, it took Pokémon GO, another hugely successful Pokémon mobile game, 19 days to reach 50 million downloads when it launched in 2016. While TCG Pocket's trajectory may differ, its strong start suggests it has captured significant interest from the Pokémon community.
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