After multiple teases via social media, Niantic has announced the first details for Pokemon Go's Party Play co-op feature. If you have a group you join up with in real life, you'll now be able to do the same in the world of Pokemon Go.

Party Play enables groups of up to four people to join together, so long as every trainer is above Level 15. Parties can participate in unique Party Challenges for extra rewards, as well as unleash new Party Power abilities during raids to strengthen both fast and charged attacks.

The official Pokemon Go blog has given a rundown on how to set up or join a party using Party Play, with the steps being as follows: