The Pokemon Company said it would investigate Palworld

You can hang up now that the Pokemon Company’s lawyers are taking on the case. In the current situation Published on company websiteThe Pokemon Company said it is aware of the “game released in January 2024” and “plans to take appropriate action to address any Pokemon-related intellectual property violations.”

Anyone familiar with Nintendo’s reputation for litigating intellectual property rights is quick to wonder when, or if, the company will drop the hammer… in this worldof “Original character, don’t steal“Monsters. Video game sections on social media were full of comparisons between them in this worldFriends and acquaintances from Nintendo, incl complaint directly from plagiarism (Which is pocket money The CEO refused.)

The company has already deleted a trailer for a mod created by YouTuber ToastedShoes that replaces Pals with Pokemon. ToastedShoes released a full video detailing their experience with this mod. The video has since been removed.

You can read the Pokemon Company’s full statement below:

We have received many inquiries about other company’s games released in January 2024. We do not allow the use of intellectual property or Pokemon assets in this game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate action to address any violation of Pokémon-related intellectual property rights. We will continue to value and care for each Pokémon and its world, and continue to work to unite the world through Pokémon.