Scopely to Acquire ‘Pokémon Go’ Maker Niantic’s Games Division for $3.5 Billion
Mobile gaming giant Scopely will acquire the games division of Niantic, the software developer behind “Pokémon Go,” in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.
Pokémon GO maker Niantic is selling its games division to Scopely for $3.5B
Mobile gaming giant Scopely on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Pokémon GO maker Niantic's gaming division for $3.5 billion. Niantic said that it will add an additional $350 million cash to yield a total value of $3.
Niantic to Sell Gaming Division to Saudi-Funded Scopely for $3.5b
Pokemon Go developer Niantic has announced that it's selling its gaming wing to the Saudi-funded mobile company Scopely, best known for Monopoly Go.
‘Pokémon Go’ Maker Niantic Acquired for $3.5 Billion by Scopely
Mobile-focused gaming company Scopely is buying the gaming business of Niantic, the company behind "Pokémon Go," for $3.5 billion
Scopely buys Pokémon GO for $3.5B; Here’s every game it owns now
Scopely Inc., backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to acquire the gaming division of Niantic Inc. for $3.5 billion. This deal includes some of Niantic’s most popular titles, such as Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter, along with companion apps Campfire and Wayfarer.
Pokemon Go maker Niantic is selling its gaming business to Saudi group for $3.5 billion
Pokemon Go maker Niantic has announced that it is selling its gaming business to a Saudi Group called Scopely for $3.5 billion. However, it has confirmed that its team of developers will remain intact so that users continue to see new features on the app.
Pokémon Go developer Niantic sells video game division to Saudi group Scopely for $3.5 billion
Should the deal go through, it will also bring Niantics social companion apps for Pokémon Go — Campfire and Wayfarer — under Scopely ownership. The announcement appears to be the 2025 megadeal that Scopelys chief revenue officer Tim OBrien teased last year.
Niantic announces sale of ‘Pokemon Go’ to Saudi-based Scopely
Niantic Labs has officially announced the sale of its video game division to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile developer Scopely. Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, revealed about the sale to Scopely for $3.
Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team
Mobile games giant Scopely will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic's game unit including the studio behind Pokemon Go, the companies announced on Tuesday. Scopely said the deal, valued at $3.5 billion,
'Pokémon Go' sells to Saudi-backed Scopely in $3.5-billion deal
Scopely, a mobile game company, will purchase 'Pokémon Go' and other games from developer Niantic in a deal worth $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.
Niantic to Sell Pokemon GO, Other Games to Saudi-Backed Group in $3.5 Billion Deal
Pokemon GO” maker Niantic reached an agreement to sell its gaming business to Savvy Games Group’s subsidiary, Scopely, for $3.5 billion, handing the company backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund the hit mobile game along with engagement and live-experience apps.
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