Pokémon Go developer Niantic acquired by Monopoly Go developer Scopely

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  • Pokémon Go developer Niantic has been acquired by Monopoly Go developer scopely
  • This was done to the tune of an eye-watering $35 billion
  • The acquisition means that Niantic’s highly successful catalogue will join Scopely’s own releases

Today marks a significant milestone for Pokémon Go, not due to any in-game events, but rather an exciting development outside of it. The reason being, Niantic, creators of Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and Peridot, have been bought out by Scopely. Yes, the same Scopely responsible for Monopoly Go! Now. As a result, Scopely and their parent company Savvy Games Group now own Niantic’s entire collection of games.

35 billion dollars was invested during this acquisition, which will result in Niantic’s AR technology division becoming an independent company called Niantic Spatial. For users, there appears to be little impact on service, but for those following the broader industry, this marks a significant shift.

Despite encountering significant challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Niantic made a massive impact on the global scene with its release of Pokémon Go as far back as 2016.


Go-ing further

On our related platform PocketGamer.biz, you’ll find comprehensive information about the business aspects of the recent change. To put it simply, this transformation is significant for both entities, and it might have far-reaching consequences for fans. Ideally, these changes will predominantly result in positive outcomes.

Regarding Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, which are growing in profitability for Niantic, even though Pokémon Go remains their leading title, it seems they won’t encounter significant interruptions. As for the broader mobile gaming scene, we’ll have to wait and see, as this could be a pivotal moment with far-reaching implications.

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2025-03-12 16:18