Even if you’re a lone wolf trainer, there will come a time when you’ll need the help of other players in Pokémon Go. I know that better than anyone. Raids, gifts, or other events often require you to team up with others.
Finding friends in Pokémon Go may not always be that easy, though. Players who live in rural areas or don’t know anyone who also plays the game may find themselves struggling to put together a team for an upcoming raid. That’s been the case for me. I’ve had to use Discord servers and subreddits to find trainers who are looking to team up, but since it’s not a native solution, it’s less than ideal for those who are short on time.
That’s where Niantic’s Campfire app comes in.
What is Niantic’s Campfire app in Pokémon Go?
Campfire is a social networking app developed by Niantic. It is designed to make it easier for players to find local communities and other people to help them complete group activities within Niantic’s mobile titles. It’s been a blessing for me and a lot of other people I know, so I highly recommend downloading it.
By doing so, you’ll be able to:
- Find nearby communities through the app’s Discover page. There are official community groups, created by Niantic and local communities that differ based on your area.
- Add other people as Niantic Friends. When you add someone to your Niantic Friends List, you can also interact with them in other Niantic titles, like Ingress, if they’re active in any of them.
- Create group chats or message others privately.
- Join real-world community activities.
What is the Campfire experience like in Pokémon Go?
Campfire is now available to all Pokémon Go players around the world. After downloading the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, you should be able to see a green envelope icon at the top right of your Pokémon Go screen. Tap on it and you should be able to do everything from host or join raid groups, chat with other players via text, and more. These are features that players like myself have wanted for a very long time, and their integration has been pretty seamless, in my experience.
