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People are discussing Niantic’s future direction under new owner Scopely, focusing on whether “Pokémon Go 2” is likely or explicitly not planned. The emphasis is on Niantic having broader ambitions beyond a direct sequel.

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Key Takeaway Niantic under Scopely is signaling big plans, but Pokémon Go 2 is reportedly not being pursued.
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Niantic under Scopely is signaling big plans, but Pokémon Go 2 is reportedly not being pursued.

People are discussing Niantic’s future direction under new owner Scopely, focusing on whether “Pokémon Go 2” is likely or explicitly not planned. The emphasis is on Niantic having broader ambitions beyond a direct sequel.

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  • ● Pokémon Go 2 — Pokémon Go 2 isn't on the cards, but Niantic has big plans under new owner Scopely GamesIndustry.biz

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Top 1 signals · Niantic under Scopely is signaling big plans, but Pokémon
GamesIndustry.biz · 14d ago
Pokémon Go 2 isn't on the cards, but Niantic has big plans under new owner Scopely

Briefing Findings · Niantic under Scopely is signaling big plans, but Pokémon

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Company ownership change Niantic is under new owner Scopely.
Sequel status Pokémon Go 2 is described as “not on the cards.”
Strategic focus Niantic has “big plans” beyond Pokémon Go 2.

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  • Follow Niantic’s announcements for next big projects under Scopely leadership.
  • Watch for any later reporting that revises the “Pokémon Go 2” status.

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  • Pokémon Go 2 isn't on the cards, but Niantic has big plans under new owner Scopely GamesIndustry.biz
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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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