Niantic to Sell Pokemon GO, Other Games to Saudi-Backed Group in $3.5 Billion Deal

WSJ·Mar 12

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Niantic is reportedly selling its game division, which includes Pokémon GO, in a $3.5 billion deal. The buyer is described as a Saudi-backed group, with some outlets specifying that the buyer is Scopely. However, there is some uncertainty over the nature of the buyer, with one outlet suggesting the game has been sold directly to the Saudi government.

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