Key Takeaways
- Palworld’s PS5 release has skipped Japan.
- Pocketpair did not provide reason for Japanese release delay.
- However, it’s speculated that it could be tied to Nintendo’s recent lawsuit against the company.
As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent in virtual worlds, I can’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment upon learning about the delay of Palworld’s PS5 release in Japan. Having been captivated by its unique blend of monster-catching and survival crafting elements, I was eagerly anticipating diving into this game on my PlayStation 5.
In a surprising move, the new game “Palworld” has bypassed Japan in its global launch on PlayStation 5, despite being released in 68 other countries worldwide. The reason behind this exclusion of the Japanese region remains unclear, but some speculate it might be linked to ongoing legal disputes between “Palworld” developer Pocketpair and Nintendo.
Initially launched simultaneously for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC back in January, even though it’s still in Early Access, the monster-catching and survival crafting game known as Palworld achieved extraordinary sales figures. In its initial five days on sale, over 7 million copies were sold. The game, which has seen a decrease in player numbers since then, is based on the popular monster-catching genre and places players in an open world where they must gather resources to build their own bases, much like games such as The Forest and ARK Survival.
On September 24, Palworld was secretly released for PlayStation 5 during the State of Play showcase. This move allows gamers in 68 countries and regions globally to access the game, but the Japanese release has been postponed to a future date as announced by the official Japanese Twitter account of the game. Developers Pocketpair expressed regret to their Japanese fans and promised to bring Palworld to PlayStation 5 in Japan “as soon as possible,” though they did not specify the reason for the delay.
Palworld PS5 Launch Delayed in Japan for Unknown Reasons
It appears that Pocketpair is staying silent about the cause of the delay, but it seems plausible that this could be linked to the ongoing lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company on September 18 in Japan. This lawsuit alleges patent infringement against Pocketpair. While Palworld features unique gameplay and design elements distinct from the Pokemon franchise, some have suggested that the alleged infringement may relate to the act of tossing Pal Spheres to catch Pals, a mechanic similar to throwing Poke Balls in games like Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
It was widely anticipated among fans of both Palworld and Pokemon that a lawsuit might occur, given that Palworld was often referred to as “Pokemon with guns” before its release. Only a few days after its Early Access launch, The Pokemon Company released a statement about Palworld, stating they would examine the situation and take necessary actions if any infringement of the Pokemon franchise’s intellectual properties were discovered.
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2024-09-25 20:04