Scopely's surprise acquisition of Scopely would want a cut.
Per Eurogamer, during an all-hands meeting between the two companies, Niantic promised employees that Pokémon GO "will not undergo any major changes under the influence of Scopely." The studio clarified that Scopely will facilitate the game's continued development, noting that it will continue to build upon the highly successful mobile game. Niantic further confirmed that Scopely will not be "shutting down" Pokémon GO, but there was no word on whether the shift will impact the game's monetization model.
Pokémon GO Fans Are Concerned About Scopely
The Company Has A Reputation For Aggressive Monetization
When news broke that Scopely was finalizing an agreement to acquire Niantic for $3.5 billion, players were instantly apprehensive about what the deal could mean for Pokémon GO. Many have cited concerns regarding plenty of ways to spend money, but compared to Scopely's products, it's far more generous with what it dishes out to players for free.
Pokémon GO will undoubtedly be pleased to hear that Niantic will continue development seemingly unhindered, but only time will tell whether that strategy remains unchanged. Fans have looked to the gradual tweaks made to Marvel Strike Force after Scopely acquired the game, noting that it slowly changed, over a period of a couple of years, from free-to-play friendly to an experience that demanded additional payments to stay competitive. With Pokémon GO as relevant today as it was in 2016, fans hope Niantic and Scopely stay true to their word.
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Pokémon GO Doesn't Need Any Changes
If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It
Ever since its launch, Pokémon GO has consistently held a position on the best-selling mobile games charts, so it stands to reason that Niantic shouldn't adjust anything that could impact that success. I firmly believe the game has maintained such a dedicated following because of its generous rewards system that offers s a wealth of content for free. I want to trust that Niantic will do its best to keep the experience on an unaltered trajectory, but one never knows what the future holds.
Source: Eurogamer
