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Niantic Considers $3.5B Sale of Pokémon GO Division

2/25/2025

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Niantic is considering selling its gaming division, including the beloved Pokémon GO, to Scopely for a staggering $3.5 billion. This potential sale highlights Niantic's pivot from gaming, driven by dwindling revenues and recent layoffs. Meanwhile, passionate Pokémon GO players are rallying for The Pokémon Company to step in and protect the game's spirit as negotiations unfold.

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Niantic is considering selling its gaming division, including the beloved Pokémon GO, to Scopely for a staggering $3.5 billion. This potential sale highlights Niantic's pivot from gaming, driven by dwindling revenues and recent layoffs. Meanwhile, passionate Pokémon GO players are rallying for The Pokémon Company to step in and protect the game's spirit as negotiations unfold.