Niantic Reportedly in Talks With Scopely Over Pokémon Go
The sale of Pokémon Go, which Scopely and Niantic are allegedly negotiating, is said to be worth $3.5 billion. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
In 2024, Pokémon Go was also part of gamescom in Cologne and launched exclusive promotions at the trade fair.Archive image
The potential sale of Pokémon Go, as reported by Bloomberg, has sparked strong reactions within the gaming industry. The prospective buyer, Scopely, a U.S.-based mobile gaming company known for hits like Monopoly Go! and Stumble Guys, is part of the Savvy Games Group since 2023 (in German). The group is largely owned by the Saudi Arabian investment fund PIF and plays a central role in Saudi Arabia's strategy to position itself as a major force in the global gaming industry through substantial investments in publishers and esports.
The potential sale of Pokémon Go, as reported by Bloomberg, has sparked strong reactions within the gaming industry. The prospective buyer, Scopely, a U.S.-based mobile gaming company known for hits like Monopoly Go! and Stumble Guys, is part of the Savvy Games Group since 2023 (in German). The group is largely owned by the Saudi Arabian investment fund PIF and plays a central role in Saudi Arabia's strategy to position itself as a major force in the global gaming industry through substantial investments in publishers and esports.
