Niantic Acquired by 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 portfolio—including Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and Peridot—under Scopely's umbrella.

This monumental event marks a significant shift for the mobile gaming landscape. While Niantic's branded games now reside with Scopely and its parent company, Savvy Games Group, Niantic's AR technology division will operate independently as Niantic Spatial. This new entity will retain Ingress Prime and Peridot. For players, the immediate impact is expected to be minimal.

Looking Ahead

For a detailed breakdown of the business implications, visit our sister site PocketGamer.biz. This acquisition represents a major turning point for both companies and could significantly impact the future of mobile gaming, potentially in positive ways for fans.

Given the success of Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, alongside the continued dominance of Pokémon Go, significant disruption to these games seems unlikely. However, the long-term effects on the mobile gaming industry remain to be seen.

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