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Palworld Hits 32 Million Players During Year 1 as Nintendo Pokémon Lawsuit Looms Over the Horizon

Author : Emery Update:Feb 25,2025

Palworld, the crafting and survival game dubbed "Pokémon with guns," has achieved remarkable success, attracting over 32 million players across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 since its January 2024 early access launch. Developer Pocketpair expressed gratitude for this overwhelming player support, promising continued development to enhance Palworld's Year 2 experience.

The game's initial launch was a phenomenal success, breaking sales and concurrent player records. This explosive growth, according to Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe, even presented challenges in managing the substantial profits. Capitalizing on this momentum, Pocketpair partnered with Sony to establish Palworld Entertainment, focusing on expanding the IP and platform reach, including the PS5 release.

However, Palworld's journey isn't without its legal hurdles. A high-profile patent lawsuit involving Nintendo and The Pokémon Company casts a shadow over the game's future. Following Palworld's launch, comparisons to Pokémon, and accusations of design similarities, led Nintendo and The Pokémon Company to pursue a patent infringement lawsuit. They are seeking significant financial compensation and an injunction to halt Palworld's distribution.

Pocketpair confirmed the three Japanese patents at issue, which center around the mechanic of capturing creatures in a virtual environment—a mechanic present in Palworld's Pal Sphere capture system, bearing resemblance to Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Interestingly, Pocketpair recently adjusted the Pal summoning mechanic, sparking speculation about its connection to the ongoing lawsuit. Patent experts view the lawsuit as a testament to the perceived threat Palworld poses.

Despite the legal battle, Pocketpair remains committed to supporting Palworld with major updates and collaborations, including a recent crossover with Terraria. The outcome of the lawsuit remains uncertain, but Pocketpair has declared its intention to vigorously defend its position in court.

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