Palworld Sells Over Six Million Copies Amid Controversy

Despite accusations of plagiarism, the 'Pokémon with guns' game sees massive success with a peak player count of over 1.7 million.

Palworld, a game by Japanese developer Pocketpair, has sold over six million copies globally in just four days, on track to beat The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's launch week sales.
The game, often described as 'Pokémon with guns', has sparked controversy due to its striking resemblance to the Pokémon series, leading to accusations of plagiarism.
Despite the controversy, Palworld has been a massive success, with a peak player count surpassing 1.7 million and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
Pocketpair CEO, Takuro Mizobe, has defended the game's originality, stating that it has passed legal reviews and no action has been taken against it by other companies.
Palworld's success has been attributed to its darker, edgier take on the monster-catching genre, distinguishing it from the more family-friendly Pokémon series.