Scopely Acquires Niantic’s Gaming Business in $3.5 Billion Deal
Source: Scopely In This Article A Major Shift in Mobile Gaming Expanding the Legacy of Pokémon Go The Future of Niantic and Its Geospatial Vision A Major Shift in Mobile Gaming The mobile gaming industry is witnessing a significant transformation as Scopely, a leading gaming company, has announced its acquisition of Niantic’s gaming division for $3.5 billion. This deal includes popular augmented reality (AR) games such as Pokémon Go , Pikmin Bloom , and Monster Hunter Now . With this acquisition , Scopely expands its portfolio, adding to its existing titles like Monopoly Go! , Star Trek Fleet Command , and Marvel Strike Force . Beyond the games, Scopely will also take over Niantic’s companion apps and services, including Campfire and Wayfarer. According to reports Niantic’s gaming division boasts over 30 million monthly active users and generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2024. The highlight of the acquisition is undoubtedly Pokémon ...