The Pocketpair communications director has admitted the team doesn’t like Palworld being described as “Pokemon with guns.” Since its release, players haven’t been able to avoid drawing comparisons between Palworld and Pokemon, due to the look of its creatures and the monster-taming mechanic—though Pocketpair isn’t really fond of the comparison.
Palworld was a surprising success in 2024, with the game reaching over 32 million players across various platforms by February 2025. In the game, players must battle, capture, and utilize "Pals" for different tasks such as base building, combat, and exploration. Although its mechanics and visuals may resemble elements of the widely popular Pokemon franchise, Palworld sets itself apart with the introduction of firearms, allowing both Pals and players to fight using these kinds of weapons. These elements have led the community to refer to Palworld as “Pokemon with guns,” a label Pocketpair isn’t too happy about.
Palworld developer Pocketpair releases a new update for the popular survival game, continuing to support it by improving the experience.
As reported by IGN, during the Game Developers Conference in March 2025, Pocketpair’s communications director and publishing manager, John Buckley, opened up about the team’s stance on the popular description labeling Palworld...
