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Pokémon Go Developer Niantic Reportedly in Talks to Sell Video Game Business to Saudi-Owned Company Behind Stumble Guys

Author : Allison Feb 21,2025

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 widely successful mobile game that encourages players to explore the real world in search of virtual Pokémon.

An anonymous source speaking to Bloomberg indicated that while the deal is not finalized, a confirmation could arrive within weeks if approved.

Niantic, Scopely, and its parent company, Savvy Games Group, have declined to comment publicly on the reported acquisition.

Savvy Games Group acquired Scopely in April 2023 for $4.9 billion, following the Saudi Arabian government's announcement of its intention to acquire a leading games publisher. Scopely's portfolio includes successful mobile games such as The Walking Dead: Road to Survival, Stumble Guys, Marvel Strike Force, and Monopoly Go.

In 2022, Savvy Gaming Group also invested $1.5 billion in acquiring ESL and FACEIT, two prominent esports organizations.

“Savvy Games Group is a key component of our ambitious plan to establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader in the gaming and esports industry 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 expand entertainment and esports competition within the Kingdom.

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