Pokémon Go will be sold to Monopoly Go maker Scopely as part of a $3.5bn deal, developer Niantic has confirmed.
Following a report last month that a deal was in the offing, the news has now been confirmed by Ed Wu, Niantic’s senior vice president of Pokémon Go and veteran developer on the game.
The deal includes Niantic’s entire third-party games business, which also includes Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom.
“Few games in the world have delivered the scale and longevity of Pokémon Go, which reached over 100 million players just last year,” said Tim O’Brien, Scopely’s chief revenue officer.
“The experience also stands apart for its unique ability to foster in-person connections, with Pokémon Go live events attracting millions of attendees. After spending time with the Niantic team, it quickly became clear that this organisation shares our inclination to create industry-leading outcomes and exceptional player experiences. We look forward to a bright future ahead.”
More to follow.