They don’t like the fact that there is another game on the market that is based on a similar concept and is more successful, so without naming Pocket Pair or their game, they are threatening…

First, here is their statement that they released in Japanese and English: “Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games. We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in this game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate action against any acts that infringe Pokémon-related intellectual property rights. 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,” The Pokémon Company wrote.

Does Palworld plagiarize or parody? Are there fake AI creatures in the game or not? This has been a long-running debate, but until now, The Pokémon Company has not commented. Now they have, and what they’re saying is that they’re going to take a good look at what Pocket Pair has done under the rock, and if they don’t like it, they’re going to stomp on it with all their might. That said, the sentence about being careful at the end of their statement is ridiculous. The company goes from threatening to paternalistic, which is about as disturbing as giving Pokémon weapons (like Palworld, which sold 8 million in less than six days of early access!)

The former head of The Pokémon Company’s legal department has already spoken out about Palworld (he was surprised that Pocket Pair’s game made it this far; it’s a typical nonsense copycat that he saw a thousand times a year in his former position), but you can’t just farm in Pokémon, because you can do that in Palworld. Jealousy, huh? Scarlet/Violet wasn’t perfect; the Pokémon Legends: Arceus spin-off was much better…

Source: PCGamer