Pokémon Go has been an integral part of many people’s lives. It was one of the first few games that enabled players to play outside. It turned the world around a player into a game, which was one of the most innovative things any studio has ever been able to achieve.
However, the studio behind Pokémon Go, Niantic, has recently sold its business to Scopely, the studio that made Monopoly Go, for $3.2 billion. This might not be great news for players expecting a better Pokémon Go.
This Deal Might Hinder Pokémon Go’s Survival
Ever since the news of this accusation was made public, people have been extremely worried about the future of Pokémon Go. The game now belongs to a different entity, and there are bound to be some changes in it.
All fans have been hoping for is that Scopely realizes what Pokémon Go really is before turning it into a different game altogether. Players can still expect some minor design and gameplay changes.
Though Pokémon Go is still alive and far from dead, it has had its ups and downs, comings and goings. It has seen a gradual decrease in the number of players, but also a significant rise, so the journey has been wholesome, but now in the hands of a new developer, it is really difficult to see the game growing anymore.
Niantic has sold Pokémon Go, along with its entire games business, for $3.5 billion
It was acquired by Scopely, the makers of Monopoly Go pic.twitter.com/7Bo52AeUgQ
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 12, 2025
Pokemon GO is far from dead. There are still tons of people who play. In-person communities outside of big cities are pretty much dead, if not already.
— ArcadeGuy781 (Mike) (@animefanatic781) March 12, 2025
I live in a town of around 100,000 people during the school year and there’s a decent community, nothing massive but you can get a raid group if you need to
— Nik (@Nickdonalds) March 12, 2025
The good news is that fans are still somewhat hopeful about this game’s future, like they have been ever since it first got out years ago in 2016. It has almost been a decade since this game was released, and it is still quite relevant.
Scopely Has to Maintain What Pokémon Go Stands For
Scopely is infamous for its aggressive monetization tactics with its games, and players are afraid that this might hinder the experience of playing Pokémon Go since it might enable a pay-to-win strategy through in-game purchases.
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Pokémon Go stands for exploration and social interaction. This philosophy might not align well with Scopely, and it might look at other ways to explore the game.
However, Scopely has shown keen interest in maintaining the integrity of the game. It has committed to retaining the development team from Niantic, which shows that the game might. be heading in a positive direction. Do you think Pokémon Go will change? Let us know in the comments below.
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