Pokemon GO Ending Support for Some Devices Soon

Pokemon GO to Drop Support for Older Devices in 2025

Upcoming updates to Pokemon GO will render the game unplayable on certain older mobile devices, starting as early as March 2025. Specifically, the updates will end support for 32-bit Android devices. Players using affected devices are urged to safeguard their login credentials and upgrade their phones to ensure continued gameplay after the March and June 2025 updates.

Pokemon GO, a popular augmented reality game celebrating its ninth anniversary this summer, boasts a significant player base. However, Niantic's efforts to optimize the game for newer devices necessitate this change. The January 9th announcement on the official Pokemon GO website detailed the upcoming incompatibility. The first update (March 2025) impacts some Android devices downloaded from the Samsung Galaxy Store; the second (June 2025) specifically targets 32-bit Android devices from Google Play.

While a complete list of affected devices wasn't provided, Niantic confirmed that 64-bit Android devices and all iPhones will remain compatible. A partial list of unsupported phones includes:

Affected Devices:

• Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, Note 3, J3
• Sony Xperia Z2, Z3
• Motorola Moto G (1st generation)
• LG Fortune, Tribute
• OnePlus One
• HTC One (M8)
• ZTE Overture 3
• Certain Android devices released before 2015

Players with affected devices are advised to back up their login information. While they can access their accounts after upgrading their phones, gameplay will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete. This includes access to any purchased Pokecoins.

Despite this disruption for some players, 2025 promises exciting developments for the broader Pokemon franchise. The release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A is anticipated, along with rumored remakes of Pokemon Black and White and a potential new entry in the Let's Go series. Further details regarding Pokemon GO's future may be revealed during a rumored Pokemon Presents showcase on February 27th.