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Pokémon Go Stays Ad-Free After $3.5 Billion Acquisition

3/19/2025

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Steranka Assures Fans

In a reassuring message to fans, Pokémon Go's product director, Michael Steranka, confirmed that the beloved game will remain ad-free and free of paywalls following Scopely's massive $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic. He highlighted the commitment to preserving the game's successful formula and maintaining the dedicated development team, promising a seamless experience for players.

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Trainers Unleash Pokémon

Get ready, trainers! From April 3-7, 2025, the Pokémon GO Stunning Styles event brings the Paldean Taurus into the spotlight, alongside exciting chances to catch rare Pokémon and tackle Special Research for Marshadow. Meanwhile, don’t miss the Deep Depths event from March 19-24, featuring the elusive Nickit and Thievul, with boosted Shiny odds and exclusive rewards waiting for you!

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Steranka Assures Fans

In a reassuring message to fans, Pokémon Go's product director, Michael Steranka, confirmed that the beloved game will remain ad-free and free of paywalls following Scopely's massive $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic. He highlighted the commitment to preserving the game's successful formula and maintaining the dedicated development team, promising a seamless experience for players.

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