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 portfolio of games, including Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and Peridot, under Scopely's umbrella.

This is significant news for Pokémon Go fans and the mobile gaming industry as a whole. 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 expected.

Looking Ahead

For a deeper dive into the business aspects of this acquisition, visit our sister site PocketGamer.biz. This merger represents a major shift for both companies, with potentially significant, and hopefully positive, consequences for players.

Given the growing success of Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, alongside the continued dominance of Pokémon Go, service disruptions seem unlikely. However, the long-term impact on the mobile gaming landscape 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 popular AR game. 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 a helpful boost.