Palworld is officially launching on additional platforms

Palworld is officially coming to mobile devices, with the developer behind it PUBG Mobile This confirms that a port of one of 2024's most infamous games is in the works. The ultra popular PokémonThe neighboring survival game will be coming to mobile devices in the near future thanks to a new licensing agreement between Krafton and Pocketpair. The news follows the surprise release of Palworld on PlayStation 5 and comes amid a legal dispute between the game's developer and Nintendo.

Few games have managed to spark as much controversy as Palworld. Officially released in early 2024, Palworld became one of the most successful games on PC and Xbox and was praised for its entertaining graphics and survival mechanics. The fact that Palworld The launch of Microsoft's subscription-based Game Pass service likely contributed to the boost Palworld's success, although it was not surprising to many that a Pokémon-inspired game with weapons would be a hit. Palworld It quickly became one of the most played titles on Steam, and even though the number of concurrent players has dropped significantly, the game remains popular, leading to its release on PlayStation 5 and soon on mobile devices.

According to Krafton's announcement, the development team at PUBG Studios is committed to “faithfully reinterpreting and implementing the entertaining elements of the original to adapt them to the mobile environment.” “However, a release date has not been announced Palworld Fans can now look forward to continuing their journey of survival on their handheld devices. This announcement comes at a very turbulent time for the game, as Nintendo has filed a lawsuit Palworld's developer about its similarities with the Pokémon Franchise.

Palworld Mobile Port Confirmed as Part of Nintendo Lawsuit

While it is easy to see Pokémon Inspiration in the pictures of PalworldNintendo actually accuses Pocketpair of infringing on various of the company's patents. Palworld The developers responded, claiming they had not yet been informed of the specific violations in Nintendo's lawsuit. In a recent interview, Pocketpair's Global Community Manager John “Bucky” Buckley talked about the company's rapid expansion and the impact it has had on the studio, as well as what it plans to do now that it is facing legal action from Nintendo is confronted. “It was an absolute whirlwind,” Buckley said. “Last year it was very quiet and relaxed for us Palworld brought into being.

Buckley explained that Nintendo's lawsuit would have no impact on the studio's plans Palworld. “We refuse to change plans. We march on,” he said. Palworld is already a huge success on the PlayStation 5, although the console version of the game is apparently not available in Japan. After talking about PS5 sales, Buckley mentioned that Japan was more active Palworld players than any other country except China, which suggests Palworld You may already be feeling the effects of the Nintendo lawsuit. While PalworldThe game's future is unknown, but confirmation of a mobile port portends good things for fans of the title.