On Thursday, The Pokemon Company made its first official statement regarding Palworld, the rapidly growing survival game developed by Pocketpair, asserting that it has not authorized any use of Pokemon intellectual property or assets by the said company. The statement affirms the company's intention to conduct an investigation and take suitable actions against the burgeoning operator of the survival game.
This marks The Pokemon Company's initial acknowledgment of Palworld, a survival title that has achieved remarkable success by selling over 8 million copies within a mere six days, surpassing the performance of many popular AAA titles. Despite Palworld being widely recognized as an unabashed clone of Pokémon, combining monster collecting, automation, and survival/crafting mechanics, it has resonated with players.
Palworld responds to a pent-up demand for a modernized iteration of the monster taming genre, a category arguably pioneered by Pokémon but lacking significant evolution. Whether driven by genuine interest or a desire to express dissatisfaction with Nintendo's perceived stagnation, gamers have enthusiastically embraced Palworld for its innovative approach.
Previously, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe insisted that Palworld bore more resemblance to titles like Ark Survival than Pokemon. However, the statement from The Pokemon Company directly contradicts this, emphasizing the absence of permission granted for the use of Pokemon intellectual property or assets in Palworld.
Pocketpair had expressed concerns earlier about receiving slanderous comments and even reported instances of what seemed like "death threats." In response, The Pokemon Company's statement on its website indicated that it has received numerous inquiries about a game released in January 2024 (referring to Palworld) and asserted its commitment to investigating and addressing any actions that infringe on intellectual property rights related to Pokemon. The statement concluded by reaffirming the company's dedication to cherishing and nurturing each Pokémon and its world, with a commitment to uniting the world through Pokémon in the future.
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