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Monopoly Go maker Scopely to acquire Niantic’s games business for $3.5B


Scopely has agreed to acquire Niantic's games business, which includes Pokémon Go, in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.

The company’s always-evolving digital playgrounds – from “Monopoly Go to Stumble Guys, Star Trek: Fleet Command, Marvel Strike Force, and more – remain part of players’ lives for years on end. Scopely Co-CEOs and CRO (LtoR): Javier Ferreira, Tim O’Brien, Walter Driver.He added, “The experience also stands apart for its unique ability to foster in-person connections, with Pokémon Go live events attracting millions of attendees. “Scopely shares our focus on building and operating incredible live services, has exceptional experience working with the world’s biggest and most beloved intellectual properties, and cares deeply about its player communities and game-making teams.

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