While this isn\u2019t the first time a video game has come out that bears a resemblance to Pok\u00e9mon, the unprecedented success has meant more eyes are involved. <\/span><\/p>\n This has led to videos showing both games side-by-side, endless chatter online, an unofficial mod that has been taken down<\/a> and The Pok\u00e9mon Company speaking out for the first time on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n Love gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Every day a new development is taking place, as Palworld continues to grow its already massive player base. <\/span><\/p>\n Pocketpair, the small team behind the unexpected hit, is already dealing with issues surrounding its <\/span>server status<\/span><\/a>, while also trying to roll out new <\/span>updates<\/span><\/a> to address any ongoing bugs. The last thing it needs is another challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n As the landscape is changing constantly, here\u2019s everything we know so far about the comparisons between Palworld and The Pok\u00e9mon Company, including the latter\u2019s official statement regarding an investigation into \u201canother company\u2019s game\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Palworld launched into early access across Xbox Series X\/S and PC on 19th January 2024. <\/span><\/p>\n Since then, many people have made references to the similarities between the game and the Pok\u00e9mon franchise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On 25th January, The Pok\u00e9mon Company released a statement that appears to be regarding Palworld \u2013 though it does not name the game specifically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The full statement from The Pok\u00e9mon Company can be seen below:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe have received many inquiries regarding another company\u2019s game released in January 2024. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe have not granted any permission for the use of Pok\u00e9mon 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 Pok\u00e9mon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pok\u00e9mon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pok\u00e9mon in the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Before this, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe confirmed (via Japanese outlet <\/span>Automaton<\/span><\/a>) that the game \u201ccleared legal reviews\u201d and no action has been taken against it: \u201cWe make our games very seriously, and we have absolutely no intention of infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies.\u201d<\/span><\/p> Pok\u00e9mon compared to Palworld pic.twitter.com\/46TOVxz2CE<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Dexerto (@Dexerto) January 24, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>What is going on with Palworld and The Pok\u00e9mon Company?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>What are the comparisons between Palworld and Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n