Scopely has recently made headlines by acquiring Niantic in a landmark deal valued at $3.5 billion, bringing some of the biggest names in augmented reality gaming under its umbrella. This includes popular titles like Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now.
Pokémon GO, which has been a global phenomenon since its launch in 2016, continues to attract a massive player base. In 2024 alone, the game boasted over 100 million unique players and has consistently remained in the top 10 mobile games annually.
Pikmin Bloom, launched by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo in 2021, will now be managed by Scopely. The game, which encourages players to plant virtual flowers as they walk, experienced a significant surge in popularity last year, with players logging an impressive 3.94 trillion steps. In-person events in Japan, the U.S., and Germany drew thousands of enthusiasts.
Monster Hunter Now, Niantic's latest addition launched in September 2023, has already surpassed 15 million downloads. Alongside the games, Niantic's development teams and supporting apps like Campfire and Wayfarer are also transitioning to Scopely. Campfire facilitates real-world gameplay connections, while Wayfarer enables the mapping of new locations for Niantic games. In 2024, over six million players used Campfire to participate in in-person events, and Wayfarer has contributed more than 11.5 million new location points since its inception in 2019.
For players, the transition to Scopely is expected to be seamless. Scopely's portfolio already includes notable titles like MONOPOLY GO!, Stumble Guys, Star Trek Fleet Command, and MARVEL Strike Force, indicating a strong foundation for continued success with Niantic's games.
Scopely has committed to bolstering the development teams with additional resources and introducing new augmented reality experiences to enhance the gaming experience. It will be interesting to see how these enhancements roll out in the coming months.
For those interested in the latest events, don't miss out on Pokémon GO's Festival of Colors, available on the Google Play Store.
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