Pokémon Go launches in Germany as hit smartphone game reaches Europe

Developer Niantic rolls out improved version of app to first non-English language country, as rest of Europe waits with bated breath

Smash-hit augmented reality game Poki(C)mon Go has launched in Germany, making its first move into Europe and outside of the US, Australia and New Zealand.

The app is now available to download for users in Germany via Google Play and Apple App Store, but it is still not officially available to users in the UK and the rest of Europe.