'Pokemon Go Plus' Delayed, Watch Accessory Coming In September

"Pokemon Go Plus" — a watch-like accessory for "Pokemon Go" — was supposed to launch towards the end of this month but according to Nintendo of America, the accessory will now be launching in September.

The announcement was made by the company on Twitter but a release date was not provided.

The #PokemonGO Plus accessory will now be released Sept 2016 instead of the originally expected end of July launch. https://t.co/QgjZf1aAV6

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 27, 2016

"Pokemon Go Plus" is a wearable Bluetooth device that connects to your phone and offers notifications by vibrating and lighting up an LED. The wearable will alert users when a PokeStop or Pokemon is nearby. If a Pokemon is nearby, the user can simply press a button on the wearable that will throw a Pokeball. 

While "Pokemon Go" isn't developed by Nintendo, the company is producing and distributing the accessory. "Pokemon Go Plus" will be available for $35.

In related "Pokemon Go" news, map changes have made their way to the game as Niantic has removed PokeStops from socially sensitive areas. The first location noticed by users is around New York's World Trade Center memorial.