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Niantic Lays Off 68 Amid $3.5B Division Sale

4/17/2025

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Niantic has made the tough decision to lay off 68 employees following the $3.5 billion sale of its gaming division, which includes the beloved Pokémon Go, to Scopely. CEO John Hanke emphasized that these layoffs are crucial for the company's shift towards geospatial AI. Meanwhile, the remaining team reassures fans that Pokémon Go's development will remain unchanged under Scopely's stewardship.

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Niantic has made the tough decision to lay off 68 employees following the $3.5 billion sale of its gaming division, which includes the beloved Pokémon Go, to Scopely. CEO John Hanke emphasized that these layoffs are crucial for the company's shift towards geospatial AI. Meanwhile, the remaining team reassures fans that Pokémon Go's development will remain unchanged under Scopely's stewardship.