Pokémon Go Director Reassures Fans on Scopely Concerns in New Interview

After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the creators behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns ranging from increased advertising to issues with data privacy. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these fears.

In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely, emphasizing a shared vision between the two companies. He reassured fans that intrusive ads are highly unlikely to be introduced into Pokémon Go under Scopely's ownership. Addressing privacy concerns directly, Steranka stated firmly that Niantic would not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by noting that the transition to working under Scopely would bring minimal changes to Niantic's operations, if any.

If it ain't broke...While there may be some apprehension about corporate influence, it seems unlikely that Scopely will significantly alter the successful formula of Pokémon Go. The game continues to thrive, and Niantic's new spin-off team is focused on expanding augmented reality applications.

Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This partnership suggests that any potential changes that The Pokémon Company would not endorse are unlikely to be implemented now or in the future.

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