"We Will Not Be Shutting Down The Game": Niantic Explains What Will Happen To Pokemon Go After The Acquisition

Niantic tells staff that the direction of Pokemon Go won't "undergo any major changes" under Scopely.

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Daniel Stevenson

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Summary

Niantichas finally addressed how theacquisition from Scopelywill impactPokemon Go.

To put it more bluntly - kindly rest assured that we will not be shutting down the game."

However, this does not address a specific concern from the fanbase.

Sandygast next to Golett’s PokeDex screen from Pokemon Go.

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Gigantamax Machamp next to a Premier Ball from Pokemon Go.

Mega Altaria next to Mesprit’s PokeDex screen from Pokemon Go.

The trainer preparing to throw a poke ball at a Squirtle in a field from Pokemon Go.

Image of Gigantamax Kingler with several people pointing their phones in its direction.

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Live-Service Games

Pokemon Go