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Palworld vs The Pokémon Company: Comparisons and 'investigation' explained
26.01.2024 - 20:35 / radiotimes.com
The success of Palworld has naturally led to comparisons between the game and Pokémon, with the internet now debating whether any legal ramifications could happen due to their similarities.
While this isn't the first time a video game has come out that bears a resemblance to Pokémon, the unprecedented success has meant more eyes are involved.
This has led to videos showing both games side-by-side, endless chatter online, an unofficial mod that has been taken down and The Pokémon Company speaking out for the first time on the topic.
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Every day a new development is taking place, as Palworld continues to grow its already massive player base.
Pocketpair, the small team behind the unexpected hit, is already dealing with issues surrounding its server status, while also trying to roll out new updates to address any ongoing bugs. The last thing it needs is another challenge.
As the landscape is changing constantly, here's everything we know so far about the comparisons between Palworld and The Pokémon Company, including the latter's official statement regarding an investigation into «another company’s game».
Palworld launched into early access across Xbox Series X/S and PC on 19th January 2024.
Since then, many people have made references to the similarities between the game and the Pokémon franchise.
On 25th January, The Pokémon Company released a statement that appears to be regarding Palworld – though it does not name the game specifically.
The full statement from The Pokémon Company can be seen below:
«We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024.
»We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon.
«We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.»
Before this, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe confirmed (via Japanese outlet Automaton) that the game «cleared legal reviews» and no action has been taken against it: «We make our games very seriously, and we have absolutely no intention of infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies.»
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The most common comparison between Palworld and Pokémon is the designs, with many videos uploaded to the web showing supposed similarities between
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