Polygon’s new owner says it will ‘do what’s right for Polygon’

Polygon, formerly part of Vox Media, has been acquired by Valnet, a company managing various media brands, signaling a shift in ownership and direction for the site. Valnet, which has expressed strong interest in enhancing Polygon’s gaming coverage, plans to rebuild the team and maintain its archives while avoiding AI-generated content. The transition follows significant staff changes, with existing team members being retained and the former editor-in-chief’s departure, as Valnet aims to invest in Polygon’s future.