The Pokémon Company says it plans to research copycat claims in opposition to on-line multiplayer sensation Palworld.
Fans have been stating similarities after the brand new title exploded in reputation this week.
In its first assertion since, the Pokémon Company stated it might take “appropriate action” if it discovered its copyright had been breached.
The boss of Palworld maker Pocketpair has stated the sport handed authorized checks earlier than launch.
The recreation rapidly earned the nickname “Pokémon with guns” when its first trailer was unveiled in 2021.
Players, often known as “pal-tamers” journey round a big map battling human foes and creatures often known as “pals” which will be captured and recruited.
Catching monsters is a central ingredient of Pokémon nevertheless it was the designs of Palworld’s companions that sparked copycat accusations.
Some commentators went so far as suggesting the brand new recreation had immediately copied from the larger title, a declare neither firm has immediately addressed.
The Pokémon Company’s assertion would not identify Palworld however refers to “another company’s game released in January 2024”.
It says it has “received many inquiries” about that title, and it had “not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets”.
“We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights,” the corporate added.
Palworld has offered 8 million copies because it was launched in “early access” – the place the model obtainable to gamers isn’t the ultimate product – final Friday.
Fans have been delighted by its graphics, mixture of survival gameplay and creature assortment, and regardless of server crashes the sport has a “very positive” person score from 80,000 critiques on digital retailer Steam.
The group behind the sport has admitted its success had “exceeded expectations” and it was working to repair points brought on by the massive curiosity within the recreation.
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