Tencent Ventures into Palworld-Inspired Mobile Gaming

Aiming to replicate indie hit Palworld's success, Tencent develops two mobile games with a blend of open-world elements and pet companions.

Tencent, the world's largest video game publisher, is developing two mobile games inspired by the indie hit Palworld, focusing on pet companions and stylized violence.
The games are being developed by Tencent's renowned studios, Timi and Lightspeed, which previously created major hits like Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite.
Tencent aims to capitalize on Palworld's success, which has seen over 25 million global players, by creating its own versions that blend open-world, survival, and crafting elements.
Despite the potential for copyright infringement lawsuits, Tencent is proceeding with the development, leveraging its partnership with Nintendo and vast resources.
The initiative is part of Tencent's strategy to boost its gaming business by focusing on original IP and incubating multiple projects to foster competition and innovation.