3 years ago on May 9th 2023, Niantic launched their own AR game, Peridot. When Niantic sold most of their gaming division to Scopely in 2025, it was shared that Niantic would spin off its technology platform into a new standalone entity, Niantic Spatial Inc. Led by Hanke, Niantic Spatial will be a geospatial AI company powered by a next generation map, and that it would continue to own and operate AR games Ingress Prime and Peridot.
Starting today, all in-app purchases will be disabled and items in the in-game shop will be available with remaining in-game currency. The app will be removed from the App Store and Google Play on May 14, 2026, and our servers will officially close on August 31, 2026. Between now and then, you’ll take the time to be with your Dots one last time. Use your items, go on walks, and celebrate the creatures you’ve raised.
“When we set out to build Peridot mobile, we wanted to create something that had never existed before. Not just a game, but a living, breathing world layered on top of your own, where creatures felt genuinely real, navigating your streets, recognizing your surroundings, and growing alongside you.
We believe we did that. Peridot pushed the boundaries of what augmented reality could do on a mobile device, and in doing so, created an entirely new category of spatial experiences. That we could build something so ambitious, so pioneering, and so genuinely magical is something we’re proud of.
We built Peridot for the future. From the very beginning, we dreamed of experiences that went far beyond what a phone screen could offer. But we didn’t want to wait for that world to arrive. We wanted to bring Peridot to life right then, meeting our community where they were and pushing mobile as far as it could possibly go.
Building Peridot the way we built it was a deliberate choice. We designed it to push the absolute limits of what the technology could do: real-time mapping, occlusion, semantic segmentation, generative AI, features that made your Dot feel like it truly belonged in your world. That level of ambition came with tradeoffs. An always-on AR experience is one of the most technically demanding things you can build, and keeping it running well, at scale, for so long, requires enormous investment.
Over the years, and with the advancements in spatial computing, our original vision began to take shape. As our team’s priorities evolved, the Peridot franchise expanded beyond mobile, into mixed reality with Hello, Dot on headsets and into true outdoor AR wearables with Peridot Beyond on Snap Spectacles. In many ways, this is exactly what we set out to build. And with that growth, it became increasingly difficult to invest in the mobile game in a way that felt worthy of the game you fell in love with.
This is the right decision for our team and for the future of the Peridot franchise. And still, it’s not one we came to easily, or without a lot of love for what this game meant to us and to you.”
It is worth noting, that while the mobile game is winding down, Peridot is not. The mobile game has not been the only way to be a part of Peridot, with Hello, Dot allowing you to interact with Dots via VR headsets. Peridot Beyond and Project Jade both took the adventure outdoors, into the world, by your side. Peridot Beyond brought Peridot to Snap’s AR glasses, the Spectacles, using the AI technology of Project Jade.
Niantic Spatial have shared “that they don’t know exactly what comes next, only that we’re not ready to close the door on this franchise.”.
I played Peridot for a little while, finding it to be an adorable game, but one that was quite costly, and made my phone overheat in a dramatic fashion when I played it for any length of time. Playing a true AR game out in the wild can be tricky and made me self conscious, and I can imagine that a lot of the player base found it hard to get out and about and play with it without attracting unwanted attention.
I personally think one of the biggest mistakes the game made was right at the debut, with the only way to get new Dots being via microtransactions. I While this changed after a few months, it damaged the reputation and point of the game right from the start. As someone who follows Niantic Spatial on social media, I didn’t feel like I saw many updates about Peridot, and it quickly fell by the wayside because it was their own intellectual property. It didn’t come with an existing fan base like Pokémon GO, Harry Potter or Monster Hunter Now. Even with the Harry Potter fanbase, they sunsetted the mobile app after a couple of years.
We felt Niantic Spatial kept hold of Peridot in the Scopely acquisition for the AR development, real world scanning, and for the IP. It will be interesting to see how they intend to use the property going forward, and how the advancement of AR technology changes their plans.
Here’s a summary of the important dates to know:
- Today, April 23, 2026: All in-app purchases will be disabled and items in the in-game shop will be available with remaining in-game currency.
- May 14, 2026: The Peridot app will be removed from the App Store and Google Play. If you already have the app installed, you will still be able to play until the servers close. If you delete the app or get a new device after this date, you will not be unable to re-download it, so we recommend keeping the app installed until the very end.
- August 31, 2026: The Peridot servers will officially close. All features will be turned off and the game will no longer be accessible.
Q: Can I use my in-game currency and everything I’ve collected? Will I get a refund on purchases?
- Globally: Players will not be able to receive a refund on past purchases, except where otherwise required by law. You will be able to spend your remaining Peridough and use your remaining items before the servers close.
- Japan: You will be able to spend your remaining Peridough and use your remaining items before the servers close.
Q: What happens to my Dots when the servers close?
When the servers close, you will no longer be able to access your Dots through the mobile game. Niantic Spatial are encouraging you to save your Dot Cards, screenshots and videos of your creatures and the memories you’ve made with them before the servers close. They also share that they exploring possibilities for how your creatures might carry forward into future experiences, but have no specific announcements to make at this time.
Q: Will there be any final in-game events before the servers close?
Existing game events will run as normal.
Q: Will Peridot be available on any other platforms after the mobile game ends?
Yes. The Peridot franchise exists beyond mobile. Hello, Dot is available on Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro, and Peridot Beyond is available on Snap Spectacles (5th Generation). Visit playperidot.com to keep up to date on the franchise.
Q: Is Ingress being impacted by this decision?
No. This decision was made independently and has no bearing on Ingress. Ingress remains active and will not be impacted in any way by the winding down of Peridot mobile.
