Niantic（ナイアンティック）が3/12にモバイルゲーム事業をScopely（スコープリー）に売却することを発表した。
売却されるモバイルゲーム事業は、ポケモンGO、モンスターハンターNow、ピクミンブルーム。開発チームも一緒に売却される。35億ドル（約5200億円）。
- Niantic’s Next Chapter: Introducing a New Home for Niantic Games and a New Future for Niantic Spatial Inc. – NIANTIC
- Niantic の次なる展開：Niantic ゲームの新たな拠点、そして Niantic Spatial Inc.が歩む新たな未来 – NIANTIC
- Why Scopely is teaming up with Niantic games – SCOPELY
- A message to the “Pokémon GO,” “Pikmin Bloom,” and “Monster Hunter Now” communities – SCOPELY
- Scopely to acquire Niantic games business, which includes “Pokémon GO,” one of the most successful mobile games of all time – SCOPELY
スコープリーは、サウジアラビア政府系のアメリカのゲーム会社。「モノポリーGO」、「スタンブルガイズ」、「マーベル・ストライクフォース」などのゲームを開発。
Today we’re announcing changes at Niantic that will set us on a bold new course. We have reached an agreement for Scopely to acquire Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, and the incredible teams working on these experiences. And we’re spinning off our pioneering…
— Niantic (@NianticLabs) March 12, 2025
🚨Big news🚨@Scopely is set to acquire @NianticLabs' games business, including @PokemonGoApp, @PikminBloom, and @MH_Now_EN, and all the talented people on the game development teams. These games, and their communities, have made a huge impact and we’re committed to ensuring these… pic.twitter.com/QzQ5WTdPED
— Scopely (@scopely) March 12, 2025
Why @NianticLabs’ games? Why now? Our co-CEOs explain @Scopely’s perspective on acquiring @PokemonGoApp, @PikminBloom, and @MH_Now_EN — and how we’re approaching this next chapter with respect for the vibrant, engaged communities that enjoy these games. Read more 👉… pic.twitter.com/nwrt3qlkE1
— Scopely (@scopely) March 12, 2025
To the @PokemonGoApp, @PikminBloom, and @MH_Now_EN communities: We deeply admire what you’ve built. These will remain the games you know and love, and we’re here to support them for the long run. Read our message to the vibrant community of players here 👉… pic.twitter.com/WKnM8oJs5I
— Scopely (@scopely) March 12, 2025