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Since its release in 2016, Pokémon Go has enjoyed widespread popularity and attracted research interest across various disciplines. With the recent transition of ownership to Scopely, this bibliometric review offers a timely examination of the knowledge structure within Pokémon Go research. A total of 393 publications related to Pokémon Go were retrieved from the Scopus database. Performance analysis was conducted to identify key contributors, institutions, and publication trends. Cocitation analysis revealed four foundational domains shaping the scholarly landscape of Pokémon Go research. Thematic mapping further identified nine prominent research themes, ranging from physical activity and immersive experience to educational applications and safety concerns. As Pokémon Go moves into a new phase under different ownership, this review not only acknowledges its academic impact but also highlights how the game has evolved beyond entertainment to serve as a scientific tool that advances research across multiple domains.
Fam et al. (2026) studied this question.