Pokémon Go Dev Calms Players After $3.5B Sale to Monopoly Go

Niantic Inc., the developer behind Pokémon Go, has sold its games business to Scopely for a staggering $3.5 billion, raising total equity value to about $3.85 billion with additional cash. This acquisition includes popular titles like Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, which together have maintained over 30 million monthly players. Niantic aims to assure fans of Pokémon Go that the game will retain its core experiences thanks to ongoing support from Scopely, emphasizing the shared vision for the title's future.

In a blog post, Pokémon Go's chief, Ed Wu, reassured players that the same team will continue developing the game, ensuring its growth and evolving gameplay opportunities. They highlighted Scopely's commitment to enhancing player experiences and maintaining strong ties with community leaders. The partnership promises to keep Pokémon Go fresh with new features and community-driven initiatives, focusing on delivering exceptional long-term gaming experiences.

After the sale, Pokémon Go will continue to be developed by the same dedicated team at Niantic, now under Scopely's ownership, ensuring players can expect ongoing updates, community events, and enhanced gameplay features going forward.

Launched in 2016, Pokémon Go revolutionized mobile gaming with its augmented reality (AR) gameplay, allowing players to explore the real world while catching Pokémon. The game quickly became a cultural phenomenon, particularly during its initial launch. Its long-lasting success has been attributed to continuous updates, community engagement, and innovative live events, marking it as one of the most iconic mobile games of the decade.