Pokémon GO and other games may soon no longer belong to Niantic. The company is in negotiations to sell its games.
Niantic is likely best known to most for Pokémon GO. The company started as an internal start-up at Google and has been an independent company since 2015. In addition to Pokémon GO, the company has also released other games like Ingress or Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which has since been discontinued.
These games may soon no longer be part of Niantic. The company is reportedly in negotiations to sell its gaming division.
Deal could be official in the coming weeks
Who is Niantic negotiating with? The company is currently in negotiations with “Scopely Inc”. One of the most well-known projects from Scopely in recent history is undoubtedly Monopoly GO.
The company was founded in 2011 in Los Angeles. In July 2023, the company was acquired by Savvy Games Group for $4.9 billion. This is a company owned by Saudi Arabia.
Through this company, Saudi Arabia invests in video games and video game companies through various approaches. Now, Niantic’s games are also set to be included. A sum of $3.5 billion is on the table for the acquisition.
Where does this information come from? So far, there has been no official announcement from Niantic regarding the acquisition. Bloomberg.com reports on the negotiations and cites “several people familiar with the discussions.”
Whether or not the acquisition will actually happen, when it will take place, and to what extent this will bring changes and consequences for Pokémon GO remains to be seen.
While upcoming developments regarding the alleged acquisition are likely to be closely monitored, there are also some exciting activities for trainers in the game in the coming weeks. We have put together an overview of all events in February 2025 in Pokémon GO for you.
