Niantic Sells 'Pokémon Go' and Other Games to Scopely in $3.5 Billion Deal

The sale, pending regulatory approval, shifts ownership of Niantic's major titles to Scopely, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Niantic has agreed to sell its mobile games division, including 'Pokémon Go,' 'Pikmin Bloom,' and 'Monster Hunter Now,' to Scopely for $3.5 billion.
Scopely, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will retain the original development teams for these games.
Niantic plans to focus on artificial intelligence, geospatial technology, and its new venture, Niantic Spatial, which aims to advance geospatial AI.
'Pokémon Go' remains a dominant force in Niantic's portfolio, with 20 million weekly active players and daily usage averaging 40 minutes.
The transaction, which includes a $350 million payout to Niantic shareholders, awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of the year.