Following the $3.5 billion acquisition of Seismic Games by Scopely, Pokémon GO’s product director has confirmed that players won’t have to worry about aggressive monetization tactics or privacy compromises.
Amid concerns that major corporate takeovers often lead to increased ad placements and data sales, the development team has made it clear that the player experience will remain the priority. According to the product director, there are no plans to introduce intrusive advertisements or sell players’ real-world location data—two issues that have sparked growing unease among mobile gaming communities.
“We don’t sell your location data, and we’re not planning to,” he emphasized, assuring fans that the game’s core values—exploration, discovery, and real-world interaction—will not be disrupted by the change in ownership.
While monetization will remain part of Pokémon GO’s ongoing development, it will continue to focus on in-game purchases rather than ad-heavy models. The team is also committed to maintaining a respectful balance between revenue generation and user trust, especially in a game so deeply rooted in real-world movement and privacy.
The statement offers reassurance to millions of Trainers worldwide who want to see Pokémon GO evolve without sacrificing the integrity that made it a global phenomenon.
GamingHQ will continue tracking the impact of the acquisition and provide updates as more details emerge.
