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People are focused on Niantic’s forward plans and what they might mean for its franchise strategy after the company’s ownership shift to Scopely, despite speculation that a “Pokémon Go 2” isn’t imminent. The discussion centers on how Niantic will pursue big initiatives under its new owner.

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Key Takeaway Niantic is signaling major plans under Scopely, even as reports suggest Pokémon Go 2 isn’t currently in the pipeline.
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Niantic is signaling major plans under Scopely, even as reports suggest Pokémon Go 2 isn’t currently in the pipeline.

People are focused on Niantic’s forward plans and what they might mean for its franchise strategy after the company’s ownership shift to Scopely, despite speculation that a “Pokémon Go 2” isn’t imminent. The discussion centers on how Niantic will pursue big initiatives under its new owner.

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Top 1 signals · Niantic is signaling major plans under Scopely, even as
GamesIndustry.biz · 13d ago
Pokémon Go 2 isn't on the cards, but Niantic has big plans under new owner Scopely

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Topic mentioned Pokémon Go 2
Ownership New owner: Scopely
Niantic outlook Big plans ahead

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Will Pokemon GO Get a Sequel?

In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Ed Wu was asked about the possibility of a Pokemon GO sequel. Wu previously served as the senior vice president of Pokemon GO at Niantic, and is now the president of games at Scopely. The developer quickly shut down the possibility, noting that it would be "pretty clearly not the correct thing to do." There are many obvious hazards that could come with making a sequel, including the fact that it could split up the game's established base of players. Overwatch 2 is one of the few live-service sequels, and it seems Wu doesn't want to repeat that game's mis

Pokemon GO Developer Comments on Potential Sequel
Which Pokemon Game Has the Most Available Pokemon?

A few years ago, Pokemon GO surpassed Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as the game with the most Pokemon available to catch. Right now, Pokemon GO has 950 Pokemon that can be obtained, far exceeding Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon's record of 807. That leaves just 75 left for Niantic to add before every single Pokemon becomes available in Pokemon GO. However, it's worth noting that there are some caveats to that fact. New Questions Added! GameRant Quiz — QUESTION 1/1 Results 0 — More Games New Questions Added!

Pokemon GO Holds Huge Record for Series Unlikely to Be Broken
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