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, alongside their existing titles.

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.

Looking Ahead

For a deeper dive into the business implications of this acquisition, visit our sister site, PocketGamer.biz. This merger represents a significant change for both companies, with potentially far-reaching consequences for players, hopefully positive ones.

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 impact on the mobile gaming industry remains 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 AR phenomenon. If you're planning a return to the world of Pokémon Go, be sure to check out our list of Pokémon Go promo codes for an extra advantage.