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Software developer Niantic released Pokémon Go, which was built using Unity engine, in 2016.[25] Following the success of Pokémon Go, Unity Technologies held several rounds of funding that increased the company's valuation: In July 2016, a $181 million round of funding valued the company at approximately $1.5 billion;[25] in May 2017, the company raised $400 million that valued the company at $2.8 billion;[26] and in 2018 Unity's CEO confirmed a $145 million round that valued the company at approximately $3 billion.[27] Also in 2016, Facebook developed a new PC gaming platform with Unity.[28][29] In 2017, Unity Technologies acquired Multiplay, a business that offers multiplayer server game hosting, from retailer Game for £19 million.[30] |