Niantic Games Team Now Officially Called Scopely Explore
Niantic, the studio behind Pokémon GO, has officially rebranded its games team as Scopely Explore.
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The Niantic games team has updated its official name to Scopely Explore. This rebranding affects the studio known for developing Pokémon GO.
Coverage from GoNintendo, Pocket Gamer.biz, Pokémon GO Hub, and official Pokémon GO communications emphasizes the name change as an official update. Future developments depend on how this new identity, Scopely Explore, will be integrated into the studio's ongoing operations.
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Quick answers
What is the new name for the Niantic games team?
The team is now officially called Scopely Explore.
Which major game is associated with the rebranded studio?
The studio is recognized for Pokémon GO.
When was this rebranding announced?
The change was reported on July 6, 2026.
Coverage (4)
- Niantic games team officially updates its name to Scopely Explore GoNintendo · 11h ago
- Pokémon Go studio Niantic rebrands to Scopely Explore Pocket Gamer.biz · 11h ago
- Introducing Scopely Explore Pokémon GO · 11h ago
- Niantic Games Team Now Officially Called Scopely Explore Pokémon GO Hub · 11h ago broke it first
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