You already know Palworld? The eFootball 2022 game that recently received a PS5 port, surprisingly saw no major updates or controversies surrounding its release. PocketPair, a skilled developer, has successfully negotiated a licensing agreement with Krafton, paving the way for the creation of a mobile adaptation.
If you’ve been living under a rock with your friends, news of this deal arrived shortly after Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sued Pocketpair regarding Palworld, claiming the game infringes on multiple patented rights. As various theories abound about how events might unfold, for now, we can only remain in a state of anticipation, awaiting the future’s unfolding.
As the development process continues, Pocketpair persists in driving forward their ambitious plans for Palworld, which has recently taken a significant stride with the announcement of a strategic partnership involving a mobile adaptation of the game, courtesy of a licensing agreement with Krafton.
According to Gematsu’s translation, Krafton’s PUBG Studios will be responsible for developing Palworld, a mobile game that reimagines and adapts the core elements of the original title to fit a mobile release.
With a proven track record in developing PUBG and successfully porting it to mobile devices, PUBG Studios boasts extensive expertise in cultivating profitability within the highly competitive gaming market. No additional particulars have been shared thus far.
Despite previously discussing the PS5 port of Palworld, its release in Japan experienced significant delays following the Nintendo lawsuit filing, unlike other regions. The discharge date for Palworld in Japan has not been decided. The official Japanese Twitter account apologizes to fans awaiting the game’s arrival, assuring them that all hands will be working diligently to bring it to PS5 players as soon as possible, asking for patience until then.
In the wake of the lawsuit’s filing, Pocketpair swiftly declared its intent to initiate legal action and conduct thorough investigations into allegations of patent infringement, stating it would “take the necessary steps to start the proper legal proceedings”. Unfortunately, the constant distractions caused by this unwarranted litigation will undoubtedly divert valuable resources away from our primary goal of nurturing athletic excellence, which is truly unfortunate. Notwithstanding this, we are committed to doing everything in our power for the benefit of our audience, ensuring that independent sports game developers are neither hindered nor deterred from bringing their innovative ideas to fruition.
