Scopely Acquires Niantic, Maker of Pokémon Go

It's a Red Letter day for Pokémon Go, not because of anything happening in-game, but due to a significant development outside of it. Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and Peridot, has been acquired by Scopely, the team behind the successful Monopoly Go! This acquisition means that Niantic's impressive catalogue now joins forces with Scopely's own releases under their parent company, Savvy Games Group.

The acquisition came with a staggering price tag of $3.5 billion. As part of this deal, Niantic's AR tech arm will separate from its branded games to form a standalone company named Niantic Spatial, which will also retain Ingress Prime and Peridot. For fans, this transition promises minimal disruption to service, but for those interested in the broader industry, this represents a significant shift.

Go-ing furtherFor those interested in the detailed business aspects of this acquisition, our sister site PocketGamer.biz offers an in-depth look. This merger is a game-changer for both companies and could have substantial implications for fans, hopefully in a positive way.

Given the success of Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, alongside the continued dominance of Pokémon Go, Niantic's games are expected to remain stable. However, the impact on the broader mobile gaming landscape remains to be seen, marking this as a potential turning point.

With the upcoming Pokémon Go Fest in Europe set to take place in Paris, it's shaping up to be an exciting year for this beloved AR creature catcher. If you're eager to dive back into the world of these iconic pocket monsters, be sure to check out our list of Pokémon Go promo codes to give yourself a helpful boost.