Niantic Inc. has sold its Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now franchises, along with their development teams, to Scopely, a Saudi-owned gaming company, for $3.5 billion. An additional $350 million in cash brings the total deal value to approximately $3.85 billion for Niantic equity holders.
Scopely, a subsidiary of Savvy Games, announced that Niantic's games boast over 30 million monthly active users (MAUs), over 20 million weekly active users, and generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2024. Pokémon Go, a consistent top 10 mobile game since its launch, attracted over 100 million unique players in 2024.
Niantic stated its game teams will continue developing their existing long-term roadmaps under Scopely's ownership. The company assures players that games, apps, services, and events will continue with Scopely's investment, managed by the original development teams.
Pokémon Go's chief, Ed Wu, addressed player concerns, emphasizing Scopely's admiration for the community and team. He expressed confidence that Pokémon Go will thrive under Scopely's ownership, continuing its mission of real-world Pokémon discovery and community engagement. He highlighted Scopely's commitment to supporting the existing team and its autonomous development approach, allowing for continued innovation and player-focused development. Wu detailed the continued development of features like Raid Battles, friends, Go Battle League, Routes, Dynamax/Gigantamax, and Pokémon Go Fest, assuring players that the core team remains intact and committed to the game's future. He also emphasized the continued partnership with The Pokémon Company and Scopely's long-term vision for the game, prioritizing player experience over short-term gains. Wu concluded by expressing gratitude to the community and his belief in a bright future for Pokémon Go.
Separately, Niantic is launching Niantic Spatial Inc., a new company focused on its geospatial AI business, with Scopely investing $50 million alongside Niantic's $200 million investment. Niantic Spatial will retain Ingress Prime and Peridot.
