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Earlier this evening, The Pok\u00e9mon Company issued a press release<\/a> seemingly addressing the recent conversation surrounding the new Steam Early Access release Palworld and its suspiciously familiar-looking collectible creatures. <\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have received many inquiries regarding another company\u2019s game released in January 2024,\u201d the company states. \u201cWe have not granted any permission for the use of Pok\u00e9mon 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 Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d<\/p>\n

While The Pok\u00e9mon Company doesn\u2019t explicitly name Palworld or its developer, Pocketpair, in its statement, we presume it\u2019s investigating the record-setting Steam title based on the specified release window and recent controversies<\/a> surrounding the game\u2019s alleged infringement of Pok\u00e9mon IP. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pok\u00e9mon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pok\u00e9mon in the future,\u201d the company states in closing. <\/p>\n

Need to get up to speed on Palworld\u2019s meteoric launch or its subsequent controversies? Read our full breakdown right here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Earlier this evening, The Pok\u00e9mon Company issued a press release seemingly addressing the recent conversation surrounding the new Steam Early Access release Palworld and its suspiciously familiar-looking collectible creatures.  \u201cWe have received many inquiries regarding another company\u2019s game released in January 2024,\u201d the company states. \u201cWe have not granted any permission for the use of Pok\u00e9mon 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 Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d While The Pok\u00e9mon Company doesn\u2019t explicitly name Palworld or its developer, Pocketpair, in its statement, we presume it\u2019s investigating the record-setting Steam title based on the specified release window and recent controversies surrounding the game\u2019s alleged infringement of Pok\u00e9mon IP. …<\/p>\n

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