Niantic, the creator of the popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is reportedly negotiating a potential $3.5 billion sale of its video game division to Scopely, a Saudi-owned gaming company.
According to Bloomberg, the sale would encompass Pokémon Go, the immensely successful mobile game that encourages players to explore the real world in search of virtual Pokémon.
An anonymous source cited by Bloomberg indicated that while the deal is far from finalized, a confirmation could arrive within weeks if approved.
Niantic, Scopely, and its parent company, Savvy Games Group, have all declined to comment publicly on the reported acquisition.
Savvy Games Group acquired Scopely in April 2023 for $4.9 billion, a move following the Saudi Arabian government's announcement of its intention to acquire a leading games publisher. Scopely's portfolio includes numerous successful mobile games, notably The Walking Dead: Road to Survival, Stumble Guys, Marvel Strike Force, and Monopoly Go.
In 2022, Savvy Gaming Group further expanded its holdings by purchasing ESL and FACEIT, two prominent esports organizations, for a combined $1.5 billion.
“Savvy Games Group is a key component of our ambitious plan to establish Saudi Arabia as the leading global center for gaming and esports by 2030,” stated Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz at the time. He further explained that this initiative aims to diversify the Saudi economy, foster innovation within the gaming sector, and broaden entertainment and esports competition within the Kingdom.
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