The Pokémon Company has initiated an investigation into potential intellectual property infringement concerning "another company's game released in January 2024." While not explicitly naming the title, the statement coincides with the controversy surrounding Palworld by Pocketpair, which has been accused of bearing similarities to the Pokémon franchise.
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Pocketpair CEO Addresses IP Concerns
In response to concerns, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe assured, "We have absolutely no intention of infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies."
However, the circulation of Pokémon-themed content within Palworld has led to Nintendo issuing takedown notices, and modding site Nexus Mods refusing to host Pokémon mods due to the risk of legal action.
Palworld's Sales Soar Despite Legal Scrutiny
Despite the ongoing controversy, Palworld has achieved remarkable sales success. Within three days, the game sold over four million units with a peak concurrent player count of 1.29 million on Steam over its launch weekend. By the fourth day, sales reached six million copies, and within six days, Palworld surpassed eight million copies sold.
The impressive sales figures raise questions about the potential legal consequences for Pocketpair amid The Pokémon Company's investigation.
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