Overview
- Scopely announced that the former Pokémon GO developer Niantic has been renamed Scopely Explore and given a new logo.
- The company presented the new name as reflecting a mission focused on real-world exploration and community connection for its games.
- Scopely said Scopely Explore is an internal team rather than a separate subsidiary and that its games will continue to be developed and published by Scopely.
- The branding shift will begin appearing across existing titles in the coming weeks and the announcement was timed to coincide with Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
- The move cements Scopely’s consolidation of location-based and AR-adjacent titles—including Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now—and leaves open questions about any future operational or staffing changes since none were announced.