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Pokémon Go developer Niantic acquired by Monopoly Go developer Scopely

Mar 21,25(3 months ago)
Pokémon Go developer Niantic acquired by Monopoly Go developer Scopely

Pokémon Go developer Niantic has been acquired by Scopely, the creators of Monopoly Go, in a staggering $3.5 billion deal. This acquisition brings Niantic's popular game portfolio—including Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and Peridot—under Scopely's umbrella.

This significant event marks a major shift for the mobile gaming landscape. While Niantic's branded games now fall under Scopely and its parent company, Savvy Games Group, Niantic's AR technology division will operate independently as Niantic Spatial, retaining Ingress Prime and Peridot. For players, minimal service disruption is anticipated.

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Looking Ahead

For a detailed breakdown of the business implications, visit our sister site PocketGamer.biz. This acquisition represents a substantial change for both companies, with potentially significant, and hopefully positive, consequences for players.

Given the success of Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, alongside the continued dominance of Pokémon Go, service disruptions seem unlikely. However, the long-term effects on the mobile gaming industry remain to be seen. This could be a pivotal moment.

With the upcoming Pokémon Go Fest in Paris, it's already shaping up to be a big year for the popular AR game. If you're planning a return to the world of Pokémon Go, check out our list of Pokémon Go promo codes for a helpful boost.

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