Pokémon Go sold in $3.5 billion deal to gaming giant Scopely

Along with several other mobile games and the teams associated with them, Pokémon Go has been purchased in a $3.5 billion deal by Scopely. Known for titles like Marvel Strike Force and Star Trek Fleet Command, Scopely is a mobile gaming giant with an already immense audience.

The official news post from Niantic Labs promises that this deal will make beloved titles like Pokémon Go “forever games,” with long-term roadmaps and plans in place for their futures.