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.

This is significant news for Pokémon Go fans and the mobile gaming industry. While Niantic's branded games now belong to 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, service disruptions are expected to be minimal.

Looking Ahead

For a deeper dive into the business implications of this acquisition, visit our sister site PocketGamer.biz. This monumental deal significantly impacts both companies and could have 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 disruptions to these games seem unlikely. However, the long-term effects on the mobile gaming landscape remain to be seen—this could be a major turning point.

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, check out our list of Pokémon Go promo codes for a helpful boost.