Saudi Pokémon Go? Beloved AR gaming app may be sold off, report says

The smartphone game 'Pokémon Go' became a hit immediately after its launch in 2016, and while the hype subsided fast, the app remained beloved by a core of fans. The developer is now reported to be parting ways with the game. — Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa

SAN JOSE: The popular smartphone game Pokémon Go may soon be sold off to a major Saudi-owned games company as part of a multi-billion dollar deal, according to a media report.

Niantic is in negotiations over the sale of its gaming business for around US$3.5bil (RM15.5bil), financial news wire Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to the negotiations.