A seniors' residence in Quebec City could finally get rid of the swarms of Pokémon Go players that disturb its residents every night.

Habitations du Trait-Carré in the Charlesbourg district has received an assurance from game maker Niantic that it would remove virtual features from the game that attract players.

The residential complex is the site of several "Pokestops" and an arena where players can stock up on virtual items and compete with other players.

In the hugely popular mobile game, players roam their neighbourhoods to collect critters called Pokémon.

Every night, Pokémon hunters invade the land belonging to Habitations du Trait-Carré. (Immeubles Populaires de Québec)

"People come with their families and their chairs and blankets, and they stay on our property. They play Pokémon for hours, until the night," said Jean-Yves Parent, director of the residence with about 40 units.

Parent even hired a security guard at $150 a day to chase away Pokémon Go players.

One of his employees contacted Niantic on July 25 to remedy the situation and received a response on Friday. It said it would "remove or modify the Pokestop from the arena in question."

The virtual stops were still there on Friday afternoon, but the residence hopes the changes will happen soon.