Niantic takeover: This is how Pokémon Go remains a global hit!

Niantic takeover: This is how Pokémon Go remains a global hit!

Vienna, AT - Scopely has announced a groundbreaking deal today: the takeover of Niantic's playing business, which includes the world's popular game "Pokémon Go". The purchase price is an impressive $ 3.5 billion. This acquisition not only brings Niantics renowned development teams under the roof of Scopely, but also strengthens the company's portfolio with the attractive games “Pikmin Bloom” and “Monster Hunter Now”, such as "Pokémon Go" remains a global sensation with over 20 million weekly players who spend an average of 40 minutes a day in the virtual world. According to Scopely, the game has continued to have high number of users since its introduction in summer 2016 and is one of the top 10 mobile games annually. Niantic's games together attract around 30 million monthly users and achieved more than one billion dollar sales last year, which underlines the dominance of "Pokémon Go" within the Niantic portfolio, such as Niantic reported .

developers remain on board

niantic and scopely have emphasized that the existing developers will continue to belong to their usual team behind "Pokémon Go" and his siblings. In the future, Niantic will focus on artificial intelligence and its own games "Ingress Prime" and "Peridot". However, the deal is still subject to consent by the authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Scopely, known for games like "Monopoly Go!" And "Marvel Strike Force", intends to further promote the innovative strength of the Niantic games, which opens up exciting perspectives for the passionate players of both sides. According to Tim O’Brien, Chief Revenue Officer from Scopely, the cooperation with the Niantic team will raise the gaming experience to a new level.

With the takeover, Niantic will be involved in an independent unit called Niantic Spatial Inc.. This new company will concentrate on geospatial AI and continue to do the no less popular augmented reality games "Ingress Prime" and "Peridot". After the takeover, it should remain exciting how the game landscape will develop through this merger in order to continue to inspire the fan base in over 190 countries.