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 is significant news for the mobile gaming world. 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.

Looking Ahead

For in-depth business analysis, visit our sister site PocketGamer.biz. This acquisition represents a major shift for both companies, potentially impacting fans—hopefully positively. Given the success of Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, alongside the continued dominance of Pokémon Go, significant disruption seems unlikely. However, the long-term effects on the mobile gaming landscape remain to be seen.

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