Firmaet bag Palworld har udtalt, at de ikke bekymrer sig om, hvorvidt de har overtråd nogen copyright-regler i forbindelse med udgivelsen, men spillet bliver stærkt kritiseret for at være et plagiat, og at flere af monstrene i spillet har designs, der ligner Pokémon alt for meget.
Grundet den store lighed til Pokémon har The Poklémon Company lagt en besked ud på sin hjemmeside, hvori de adresserer spillet indirekte:
Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games
We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon 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 Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.
We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon 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 Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.
Udover disse problemer med spillet er der også kritik af, at spillet bruger monstrene som regulære slaver, hvilket dog ikke er helt ulig Pokémon-serien. Derudover har spilelt dog modtaget en del ros for sit gameplay. Spillet er tilgængeligt nu på Steam og Xbox.
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