The recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the team behind Monopoly Go, has sparked a wave of concern among fans regarding potential changes such as increased ads and data privacy issues. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, published on Polygon, aims to reassure the community.

In the interview, Steranka praises Scopely, expressing confidence that both companies share a common vision. He specifically mentioned that Scopely is unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. For players concerned about privacy, Steranka was clear: Niantic will not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by emphasizing that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.

If it ain't broke... While some corporate influence might be expected, it's doubtful that Scopely will heavily alter Pokémon Go's successful formula. The game continues to thrive, and a significant business focus for Niantic moving forward will be the development of new AR applications through a dedicated spin-off team.

Steranka also highlighted the close collaboration between Niantic and The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This partnership suggests that any changes not aligned with The Pokémon Company's vision are unlikely to be implemented now or in the future.

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