PokéSurvivor FAQ · Guide Annex

Official FAQ answers

Paraphrased from pokesurvivor.com/en/guide FAQ
Question	Official answer (paraphrase)
Is it free?	Yes, completely. Non-profit fan game with no ads or purchases. Voluntary donations only pay for servers and give no advantages.
Do I need to download?	No. Play in the browser on PC, tablet or phone. Optional “Add to Home Screen” install.
Mobile?	Yes, landscape. Touch joystick where you press; tap moves; top-right pause.
English?	Yes. English or Spanish from browser language; changeable in Settings.
Friends / co-op?	Up to 4 online. Add by nickname, invite, shared XP, revive by standing next to them.
How many Pokémon?	966 from all 9 regions, all playable as partner, with shiny forms when they exist.
More Pokémon?	Gacha tickets earned by playing; bosses/rift legendaries sometimes drop ×10. Not sold for real money.
What are rifts?	Rare portals to a type-themed legendary arena (18). Win for a reward; fail returns you to the map.
Progress saved?	Account (name/password or Google) = cloud save. Guests = nothing saved.
Official Pokémon game?	No. Free non-profit fan project, unrelated to Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.