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Palworld, the recently released action-adventure game by Japanese developer company Pocket Pair has made a lot of noise since its release and has managed to sell to around 8 million companies in only 6 days of early access. It also reached two million concurrent players on Steam, making it the second-highest-played game of all time on the platform.
Animal-like beings known as “Pals” populate the game’s open world. Pals can be used by the players for base construction, exploration, and combat after they are defeated in battle and captured. First revealed in 2021, it was made available for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S for early access in January 2024.Palworldcan be played solo or online with up to 32 players on a single server.
However, the main reason the game is gaining such popularity is because it has been given the nickname “Pokémonwith guns” which suggests that the game is a parody or a spin-off of the popular franchisePokémonand not its own game. This has led to the franchise threatening legal action againstPalworld, but the fans are not okay with thePokémoncompany’s decisions.
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PokémonCompany Made a Statement AboutPalworld
The officialPokémoncompany’s website, after a few days of the release ofPalworld,issued a statement aboutPalworldand how they feel like they are imitating the franchise’s game. They stated that they have not granted any kind of permission to any other company to use their property and assets for their use.
The statement read:
“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.”
Pokémonhas also explained that they intend to investigate the matter and if necessary will take legal and appropriate steps and adopt the necessary actions to address any violations of their related intellectual property rights. However, this has not sat well with fans who started enjoying the gamePalworldtoo much.
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Fans Are Not Happy withPokémonThreatening Legal Action AgainstPalworld
The news aboutPokémontaking necessary and legal actions againstPalworldimmediately reached X(Formerly Twitter) and was met with huge disappointment from fans. They did not appreciate the step thatPokémonwas going to take againstPalworld.
The fans have started loving the game and think that the reasonPokémonis taking such steps is that they are afraid that the game is gaining more popularity and traction than their version.
The Pokemon Company has made a statement about Palworld:
“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…pic.twitter.com/nE2QGb1f7W
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)June 14, 2025
They’re Scared that Palword is getting more successful
— Chombe🃏 (@Chombe1080)August 05, 2025
I personally wouldn’t use the words “cherish and nurture” to describe diluting and tarnishing the legacy of something with low quality products for the sake of profit.
Get out of here, their game is in Early Access and plays better than your latest “finished product”https://t.co/cGF95NaDZq
— Matt Dowse (@mattdowse)Jun 21, 2025
Read More:Day One Drop on Xbox Game Pass and Over a Million Steam Sales May Not Stop Palworld Getting into Some Legal Hotwater with Pokémon
Tatakai Palworld-sanhttps://t.co/zq86oquNlspic.twitter.com/CXt58YAmVC
— ✕ (1-0 🤘🏽) (@DEAADSEAA)July 05, 2025
https://twitter.com/DrewIValle/status/1750378665114796383?s=20
Pokemon fans and the company itself are a bunch of sore losers. They only did this because Palworld is the most successful game right now.https://t.co/ErlaSOFY9H
— maruseru (@maruseruXO)June 01, 2025
While fans are not happy with Nintendo andPokémon’sdecisions, they have openly criticized the company for taking such actions against a game that is being loved and appreciated so much by the fans. However, legal action will only proceed if they manage to prove thatPalworldhas been using their intellectual property for their benefit.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
