Pokémon Go earnings pass $2 billion as it introduces its first new Pokémon

Pokémon Go has just reached two big milestones. The mobile AR game has now earned $2 billion, according to Apptopia, a third-party provider of app data. The location-based game has also introduced a new Pokémon for the first time, the mythical Meltan.

Pokémon Go became a phenomenon during its launch in the summer of 2016. While it no longer dominates the mainstream news headlines as it did that summer, Niantic’s game still has lots of fans. In fact, Pokémon Go had its most players this past summer since that debut season. This is thanks to events that keep players engaged, including adding more Pokémon.