This huge Pokémon game is not supposed to get a sequel

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Scopely, which acquired Niantic last year for around $3.5 billion, says it will not create a direct sequel to Pokémon Go. CEO Ed Wu explained a Pokémon Go 2 would likely split the existing community and that the original functions as a long-term companion for many players. Scopely remains open to new ideas but insists any future project must come from a completely different direction rather than restarting the same formula. The company plans to continue developing and supporting the current game to preserve players' collections, memories, routes, events, and local groups.

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Niantic Games

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