Scopely Seals $3.5 Billion Deal to Own Pokémon Go and More in Major US Gaming Move
Scopely has officially completed its $3.5 billion acquisition of several popular Niantic apps, marking a major shift in the gaming industry. With this deal, Scopely now owns globally recognized games such as Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Go. Beyond the games, Scopely has also acquired Niantic’s social and mapping platforms, Campfire and Wayfarer.
Launched in 2016, Pokémon Go revolutionized mobile gaming by introducing augmented reality (AR) features, maintaining a vast player base since its debut. Both Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Go utilize AR technology and have attracted players with their innovative gameplay. Campfire facilitates social connections among players, whereas Wayfarer engages the community in creating and validating locations within the games.
This acquisition enables Scopely to significantly expand its mobile gaming portfolio and harness Niantic’s expertise in augmented reality technology. Industry experts view this move as a strategic effort to bolster Scopely’s position in the highly competitive mobile gaming market.
The deal opens up exciting possibilities for future game development and innovation under Scopely’s management. Stay tuned to Khiladi Cafe for the latest updates on this major industry development.
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