Palworld Under Scrutiny: The Pokemon Company Declares Official Investigation

The Pokemon Company has officially spoken out about Palworld, regarding a possible intellectual property infringement by a game company, saying, “We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon.”

The Pokémon Company’s statement is in response to Pocketpair’s post on the X, which says, “Palworld has sold over 8 million copies in less than 6 days! Thank you very much!! As stated previously, we continue to work at full speed on addressing bugs and issues! Thanks for your support!

Palworld is almost as popular on Steam as PUBG, which had a record high of 3,257,248 players at once during its best times when battle royale games were really popular. It’s not likely that any game will beat this record soon.

The official statement by Pokemon’s company is:

Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games

“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.“

This statement, released by The Pokémon Company, addressed concerns about potential intellectual property infringement. While the statement did not specify any particular game or company, it’s widely believed to be about the game developer Pocketpair’s online multiplayer game, Palworld. Since its launch on PC through Steam on January 19, Palworld has seen significant success, selling an impressive 8 million copies as of this Thursday.

In conclusion, it is likely in response to the success of Pocketpair’s Palworld, a game that has rapidly gained popularity, with 8 million copies sold shortly after its release. This situation underscores The Pokémon Company’s vigilance in monitoring potential intellectual property issues and their readiness to address such concerns in the rapidly evolving gaming industry.

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