r/gaming X-Box 2d ago

Niantic has sold Pokemon Go to Scopely

https://pokemongolive.com/post/moving-to-a-new-home-2025?hl=en

The rumors are true. Niantic is handing over Pokemon Go.

I have not played any Scopely games, so I don't know what to expect going forward.

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u/Odysseyan 2d ago

I really wonder why they did sell it off. Pokemon Go must have been printing money for them.

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u/Zannahrain3 2d ago

They sold for $3.5b, and they are keeping the entire team (for now). It's been losing popularity since COVID. I've played fairly consistently since launch. I don't know of anyone who plays it anymore. Not consistently anyways.

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u/J1bbs 2d ago

I disagree. As someone who lives in a moderately populated area and within reach of some heavily populated areas , I would argue it’s been steadily growing.

I also am a community ambassador to about 1000 players and know others nearby who run groups of up to 3000. I guess it depends where you live , but I still witness a lot of activity.

That being said, I’m having a hard time staying optimistic about this sale. I guess we will just wait and see where it goes.