- Niantic has partnered with Safe In Our World to promote positive mental health
- New series released that showcases how friendships were made through their games
- Pause with Peridot also goes live, raising awareness about mindfulness through breathing
As the world becomes more digitally connected, we’re slowly losing out on in-person interactions. However, Niantic still remains focused on attaining that through AR games like Pokémon Go and Peridot, which encourage you to venture out and interact with others. These games beautifully bridge the gap between digital and real-world experiences, connecting people to their communities.
For World Mental Health Day, Niantic has partnered with Safe In Our World, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting positive mental health in the gaming industry. This collaboration is focused on raising awareness of the importance of building and maintaining real-world relationships. As part of the celebration, Niantic is sharing a guide from Safe In Our World that offers insights into maintaining healthy, positive connections with others and yourself.
The power of games to create lasting friendships can be very easily seen in Niantic’s games. Over the years, millions of players have explored their surroundings and formed over 1.4 billion friendships through these interactive experiences.
To celebrate these connections, Niantic is launching a new series that tells the stories of friendships made through their games. The series showcases these bonds through portraits that bring each story to life.
In addition to this initiative, Niantic has unveiled a new micro-experience as part of Peridot. Titled Pause with Peridot, the experience introduces simple breathing exercises with the help of the adorable Dots. This feature has a keen focus on mindfulness and aims to help players find moments of calm amid the chaos of daily life.
Mental health isn’t something to take lightly and it’s nice to see popular studios like Niantic spread awareness about the topic. The Positive Play Guide is a step in the right direction, and you can read it by visiting the official website.
And if you’re looking for similar games to play with your friends, then here’s a list of the top AR games to play on iOS!
