Niantic Could Be Selling Its Gaming Department to Saudi Arabian Company

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Things might be changing in a big way for Pokémon GO players, as reports suggest that Niantic is planning to sell off its entire gaming division. While nothing is official yet, sources close to the situation say a deal could be just around the corner.

According to the latest rumor, Niantic is in talks with Scopely Inc., a company backed by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group. The reported price? A staggering $3.5 billion. If true, this would mean a huge shift in the mobile gaming world.

For those unfamiliar, Scopely is owned by Savvy Games Group, which operates under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. This is the same fund that already holds a 6.3% stake in Nintendo.

What makes this even more interesting is that Savvy’s CEO, Brian Ward, recently mentioned that they were looking for a major mobile title to add to their collection. This potential deal could be exactly what they were after.

So far, Niantic hasn’t confirmed anything, but insiders claim an official announcement could happen in the next few weeks. If this sale goes through, it raises plenty of questions about what it means for Pokémon GO and Niantic’s other projects.

Could we see major changes to the game, or will things continue as usual? That part remains a mystery—for now.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.