Niantic, Inc., developer of "Pokémon GO" and "Monster Hunter Now," has announced the partial sale of its gaming division to U.S. mobile game company Scopely, Inc. for $3.5 billion (~¥520 billion).
Scopely Acquires Niantic Games Division for $3.5 Billion
Why @NianticLabs’ games? Why now? Our co-CEOs explain @Scopely’s perspective on acquiring @PokemonGoApp, @PikminBloom, and @MH_Now_EN — and how we’re approaching this next chapter with respect for the vibrant, engaged communities that enjoy these games. Read more 👉… pic.twitter.com/nwrt3qlkE1
— Scopely (@scopely) March 12, 2025
Niantic gained global recognition with location-based game "Ingress," and after spinning off from Google a decade ago, has collaborated with Japanese IP holders on hits like "Pokémon GO," "Pikmin Bloom," and "Monster Hunter Now."
On March 12, 2025, Niantic updated its official site, confirming the sale of "Pokémon GO," "Pikmin Bloom," "Monster Hunter Now," "Campfire," "Wayfarer" and their development teams to Scopely - known for "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Stumble Guys," and owned by Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group.
Statement from Scopely Co-CEOs Javier Ferreira & Walter Driver
The games, apps, and events players love will continue unchanged under the same development teams. Scopely's role post-acquisition is to provide resources and support so Niantic's teams can pursue ambitious roadmaps, enhancing your favorite experiences.
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Both companies prioritize meeting players where they are. We'll strengthen community-building features like GO Fest live events, the Campfire app, and cross-platform play seen in Scopely's "Stumble Guys" and "Star Trek Fleet Command."
Scopely Co-CEO Message (Japanese PDF)
The CEOs emphasized continuity, pledging player-first development with Niantic's original teams. Details at Niantic's site.