The recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the team behind Monopoly Go, has sparked a wave of concern among fans. Worries about an increase in ads, data privacy, and other changes have been circulating. However, a reassuring interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these fears.
In the interview, Steranka praises Scopely, highlighting a shared vision between Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer. He confidently stated that Scopely is highly unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. For those concerned about data privacy, Steranka was clear: Niantic will never share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by affirming that the transition to working under Scopely would minimally impact Niantic's team, if at all.
**If it ain't broke...** While some might fear a corporate overhaul, I believe Scopely will likely take a light touch in managing Pokémon Go. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. The more significant business move appears to be Niantic's new spin-off team, which is focused on expanding the use of AR technology.
Steranka also stressed the close collaboration between Niantic and The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This partnership ensures that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards are off the table, both now and in the future.
If these assurances have boosted your confidence in returning to Pokémon Go, don't forget to check out our regularly updated list of promo codes for some free boosts to enhance your gameplay experience.
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