Palworld’s big 1.0 update is now live, and there’s been nothing but positive vibes off the back of it. Well, almost. The update brought with it 72 new pals, and one of the more famous among those new additions has revived the Palworld’s Pokemon copycat accusations.
The accusing Pal is called Panthalus. Panthalus is a legendary whale Pal that lives in the ocean. Even without looking at it, that very basic description may already have the Pokemon fans among you thinking about Kyogre.
If the description alone didn’t get you there, seeing a picture of Panthalus almost certainly will. Although the new Pal is a different shade of blue and has a jewel on its head, the similarities between it and Kyogre are plain to see. Or at least I thought they were clear until I stumbled upon the argument that has erupted over it between Pokemon and Palworld fans.
Pokemon fans are giving off a something of a “seriously, this again?” vibe as they levy accusations against the Kyogre-like Pal. However, Palworld fans are hitting back with everything from it merely being an inspiration to some trying to convince the world that Kyogre and Panthalus look nothing alike....
