The descendant of Pokemon Go is a kind of modern Tamagotchi: Peridot takes you out of the house

Niantic’s next AR game looks like a modern version of Tamagotchi. It is based on the success of “Pokémon Go” and “Pikmin Bloom”, originally titled “Peridot”.

Niantic is best known for creating augmented reality games based on existing franchises, but its next title will be an original one. Peridot is about raising and caring for unique virtual pets.

These Peridots (or Dots) have been asleep for thousands of years and will need the help of players to ensure their survival, Niantic senior producer Ziah Fogel wrote in a blog post. Players will feed them, play with them, and explore with Dots to raise them into adulthood. While on a daily walk, your Dot may reveal hidden treasures. You will be able to diversify your avatar species by working with other players.

Peridot seems more inclined to players who liked Pokémon Go and Pikmin Bloom than Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. It will be Niantic’s first original game from Ingress. Peridot is in the soft launch period and will only be available in certain markets at first. If you are interested, you can sign up here to be notified when the game is available in your area.

Tamagotchi and Pokémon, in a futuristic gadget that reminds you of childhood