Neowin News Feed for: Niantic

Niantic confirms sale of Pokemon GO, its other games, and development teams for $3.5 billion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:36:01 +0000

Niantic's entire games division has been acquired by a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group for a cool $3.5 billion. Read more...

Pokemon Go maker Niantic might be inching closer to selling its game division

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:08:01 +0000

The company behind the 2016 hit Pokemon Go game might have reached a deal to sell out its gaming business. Read more...

Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labs lays off 230 team members, cancels Marvel-based AR game

John Callaham — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:28:01 +0000

Niantic Labs says it will concentrate on its core AR games going forward, particularly Pokemon Go, while also supporting its platform to give third party developers a way to make their own AR games Read more...

Monster Hunter Now will turn the hit Capcom franchise into an AR mobile game

John Callaham — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:30:01 +0000

The AR game will be developed by Niantic, who previously created Pokemon Go. Players will be able to hunt monsters in the real world with their smartphones when it launches in September. Read more...

Pokémon GO Trainers can get three months of YouTube Premium for free

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:04:01 +0000

Pokémon GO Trainers can now claim a YouTube Premium three-month trial in celebration of Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and the fifth anniversary of the popular mobile game. The offer ends on October 5. Read more...

Niantic teams up with Hasbro to develop a Transformers AR game

Chandrakant Isi — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:34:01 +0000

The company behind Augmented Reality mobile game Pokemon GO is set to release 'Transformers'. Based on Niantic's Lightship platform, this title will be developed by Very Very Spaceship. Read more...

Nintendo teams up with Niantic to create AR apps for its franchises

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:18:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced a partnership with AR specialist Niantic, which will see the two companies develop AR experiences featuring Nintendo characters. The first app will be based on Pikmin. Read more...

Pokémon GO is losing support on some older Android and iOS devices next month

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:46:01 +0000

Pokémon GO is losing support for older Android and iOS devices, namely those running Android 5, iOS 11, and iOS 12. iPhone 5S and 6 are affected too even though they can be upgraded to iOS 12. Read more...

Niantic probes issues with Pokémon GO players being erroneously banned on iPhones

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:48:01 +0000

Niantic is looking into several incidents of Pokémon GO incorrectly banning players who are using iPhone devices running iOS 12 for allegedly cheating, despite no real proof of such violation. Read more...

Remote raids are now live in the Pokémon GO app

Sophia Wood — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:24:01 +0000

Starting today, remote raids are now live in Pokémon GO. Trainers over level 5 can join any Raid Battle they see on the Nearby screen with a Remote Raid Pass, available in the in-game store. Read more...

Pokémon GO players can now join raids without leaving their homes

Sophia Wood — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:06:02 +0000

In their latest effort to keep players at home, Niantic announces Remote Raid Passes to allow Pokémon GO Trainers to join nearby raids without leaving the house during the pandemic. Read more...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite launched in the US and UK, a day ahead of schedule

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:44:01 +0000

Niantic has released Harry Potter: Wizards Unite in the US and UK, one day before the previously announced June 21 date. The title will presumably be rolling out in other countries soon. Read more...

Pokémon Masters coming to smartphones later this year, more Pokémon products on the way

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 29 May 2019 17:26:01 +0000

In a dedicated press conference late last night, The Pokémon Company announced a range of new products and games on the way, including Pokémon Masters, Pokémon Sleep, and many more. Read more...

Analyst: Pokémon GO saw higher revenues year-over-year in January

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:52:01 +0000

Pokémon GO, the hit mobile game, saw a huge increase in revenues in January year-over-year. According to the analyst Sensor Tower, the game also moved nine places up in the highest grossing apps list. Read more...

Trainer battles are finally coming to Pokémon GO

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:16:01 +0000

Over two years after the game launched, Niantic is finally bringing one-on-one trainer battles to Pokémon GO in the near future. The team didn't reveal any details regarding the feature. Read more...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite coming in 2019, first teaser out now

Ruel Revales — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 07:36:01 +0000

Fans of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World can look forward to an immersive new augmented-reality game arriving sometime next year, created by Niantic hand in hand with Warner Brothers. Read more...

Pokémon GO players can grab free avatar shirts for Ingress Prime launch

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:12:01 +0000

Niantic has released several free T-shirts for Pokémon GO players in order to celebrate the release on Ingress Prime. In addition, there's also new Shiny Pokémon to find and catch. Read more...

Niantic announces battery-friendly Adventure Sync feature for Pokémon GO

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:14:24 +0000

In a future update, Pokémon GO will be able to track a user's movements even without opening the app, allowing them to more easily hatch eggs and earn candy from their partner Pokémon. Read more...

Pokémon GO introduces creatures from the Sinnoh region

Paul Hill — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:34:02 +0000

The latest update to Pokémon GO brings Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, according to the team behind the game. New Pokémon will be rolled out in waves so you may not find everything you want yet. Read more...

Pokémon GO unleashes rewards for players, teases new Pokémon

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:26:01 +0000

As a reward for completing all three global challenges which have taken place over this past summer, Niantic is unleashing a lot of content for Pokémon GO players over the next few weeks. Read more...

Pokémon GO introduces easy-to-level Lucky Pokémon

Paul Hill — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:40:01 +0000

Niantic have released a new update for Pokémon GO which introduces Lucky Pokémon which can be obtained from trading a Pokémon - and being lucky. Lucky Pokémon will be easier to level up. Read more...

Pokémon Go will be getting in-game quests in update

Paul Hill — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:44:01 +0000

A new version of Pokémon Go has been released so users over on Reddit have done a teardown of the APK to see what's being work on. They reported that new quests have been added to the code. Read more...

Pokémon Go developers have purchased AR company Escher Reality

Faheemmuddeen Patel — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:30:01 +0000

The developers behind Pokémon Go, Niantic Labs, have purchased an augmented reality company Escher Reality. Escher reality focuses on persistent, cross-platform, and multiuser AR experiences. Read more...

Niantic finds launch partner in China for Pokémon Go

Paul Hill — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:26:01 +0000

Niantic and the Chinese firm NetEase have struck a partnership which will allow games such as Pokémon Go and Ingress to come to China sometime in the future. No launch date has been announced. Read more...

Upcoming Pokémon Go patch will add ARKit functionality

John Keefer — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:02:01 +0000

If you are still trying to catch them all in the AR mobile game, developer Niantic is adding new functionality using Apple's AR developer tools for a bit more Pokémon realism and capture mechanics. Read more...

Study: Pokemon Go caused more than $2 billion in damage from driving players

John Keefer — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:20:01 +0000

A report covering the first 148 days of the release of the game last summer shows that in one Indiana county alone, those playing while driving caused between $5.2 and $25.5 million in damage. Read more...

Niantic is reportedly building an augmented reality Harry Potter game [Update]

Rich Woods — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:54:01 +0000

Niantic is reportedly building a new mobile game called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. It's an augmented reality experience that's similar to Pokémon GO, which was released last year. Read more...

Niantic postpones two of its Pokémon GO events in Europe

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:02:01 +0000

After suffering technical issues with its first Pokémon GO event in the United States, Niantic, the developer, has now postponed two of its upcoming events in Europe to sometime in the fall. Read more...

Niantic is being sued by unhappy Pokémon GO Fest attendees that want their travel costs back

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:04:01 +0000

The Pokémon GO Fest was supposed to be a time of celebration but instead turned to utter disappointment when technical problems caused the game to malfunction. Now, some attendees are suing. Read more...

Pokémon GO gets a big update that also shames players who cheat

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:50:01 +0000

Along with a list of new features and things to do in Pokémon GO, the developers have also come up with a way of shaming anyone who might use third-party cheating tools or programs. Read more...

80 new Pokémon, new berries, and new items are all coming in Pokémon GO's biggest update

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:38:01 +0000

Later this week the popular walking around game Pokémon GO will get its biggest update ever. The new content being added includes 80 johto Pokémon as well as new avatars, items and mechanics. Read more...

Pokémon GO Valentine's event starts today with double the candy and 6-hour lures

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:46:01 +0000

Niantic has announced the launch of a new timed event in Pokemon GO, themed for Valentine's Day. The event kicks off later today and brings a number of temporary changes to the game. Read more...

Pokémon GO Halloween event promises more Zubats and candies than ever

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:38:01 +0000

Pokémon GO players have a lot to look forward to because Niantic is to kick off a Pokémon GO Halloween event tomorrow. There will be extra chances to catch spooky pokémon, and extra candies in-game. Read more...

Pokémon GO nerfs game in favor of casual players

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:56:01 +0000

Niantic has just published the latest update for its hit title, Pokémon GO. The patch includes some major changes which alter the game, helping out casual players, in the hopes of keeping them around. Read more...

Pokémon GO studio is being sued for destroying Dutch beaches with swarms of players

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 06:56:01 +0000

Niantic is being taken to court by Dutch authorities, who are concerned that the swarms of Pokémon GO players roaming around are destroying some protected natural areas along the country's beaches. Read more...

Pokémon GO is coming to the Apple Watch, comes with a fitness tracker

Justin Luna — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:00:01 +0000

During the Apple event which unveiled a number of new products, Niantic Labs CEO John Hanke also took to the stage to announce that the smash hit Pokémon GO game is coming to the Apple Watch. Read more...

Pokémon GO gets into hot water in Indian court for 'hurting religious sentiments'

Usama Jawad — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:48:01 +0000

A petition has been filed in a high court in India, demanding that Pokémon GO should be banned in the country for "hurting religious sentiments", among various other reasons. Read more...

Pokémon GO loses 15 million active users in just one month

Chris Schroeder — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:36:01 +0000

The augmented reality phenomenon that is Pokémon GO caught fire around much of the world. The game had maintained a high number of active players during its early run but that seems to be changing. Read more...

Cheating in Pokémon GO will now get you banned for life

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:18:01 +0000

Just as the game is becoming more and more popular, Niantic has updated its terms of service. The company is cracking down on those abusing and/or cheating in Pokémon GO and perma-banning them. Read more...

Pokémon GO lands on Windows 10 Mobile, sort of

Shreyas Gandhe — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:28:01 +0000

A developer has come up with an open-source clone of the popular augmented reality game, Pokémon GO, that can be sideloaded onto Windows 10 Mobile devices with similar features as Android/iOS. Read more...