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Pokémon GO Safe: No Major Changes Post-Acquisition

3/26/2025

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Pokémon GO fans can breathe a sigh of relief! Niantic has confirmed that, despite its $3.5 billion acquisition by Scopely, the beloved game will retain its core experience and community events. Senior director Michael Steranka reassured players that there will be no drastic changes to monetization or privacy policies, quelling fears of new tactics.

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Pokémon GO fans can breathe a sigh of relief! Niantic has confirmed that, despite its $3.5 billion acquisition by Scopely, the beloved game will retain its core experience and community events. Senior director Michael Steranka reassured players that there will be no drastic changes to monetization or privacy policies, quelling fears of new tactics.