Everything we know about Peridot, Niantic’s new IP

Niantic has announced a new project and IP called Peridot. It is a mobile title that features AR mechanics and digital creatures you care for. It takes inspiration from Neopets, Tamagotchi, and Pokémon to create something unique.

We have gathered everything we can find about the Pokémon GO creator's new title and compiled it below. We will update this guide with more information about Peridot.

Virtual Pets

Peridot focuses on magical creatures called Peridots, or Dots for short. These creatures have woken after thousands of years of slumber and need your help to avoid extinction. Through a combination of hand-crafted assets and procedural generation, every Peridot you encounter will be unique and allow you to form a special bond.

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Raise and Care for your Peridot

Developing a bond with your Peridots is the core aspect of the game. You will be able to interact with your Dots in various ways. You can pet them, play with them, feed them, and even teach them new tricks.

You will raise your Peridots from babies to adulthood, nurturing them along the way. Once they reach adulthood, you can breed them to create new creatures inspired by real-world creatures and mythical creatures.

Adventure Together

You will be able to go on adventures with your Peridots. As you walk, you can discover new locations and even hidden items. Peridot will recognize real-world surfaces through its AR camera, which can determine your Dots' interactions with the world.

As you explore the world on walks together, you can take photos and videos to commemorate special moments. You can even choose to release your Peridot into the wild so that it can explore on its own. But if you miss your companion, you can always summon it back to catch up and play once more.

Peridot Release Date

Unfortunately, there is no official release date for Peridot. However, Niantic will be holding a soft launch and releasing the game into select markets soon. You can sign up and pre-register for Peridot so you are ready on launch day.

For more information on Peridot, check out Will Peridot have NFTs? and Care for an adorable creature companion in Peridot, a new title from Niantic on Pro Game Guides.