Palworld Dev CEO Likes “Being His Own Boss” And Would Never Sell Pocketpair

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Summary

  • Palworld’s massive success has caught the attention of major video game companies.
  • Pocketpair Inc. is not open to being acquired, with the CEO staunchly against selling.
  • Despite ongoing lawsuits, discussions include future releases on the Switch 2 console.

At its debut in January 2024, Palworld took everyone by surprise with its massive success. In just a flash, it climbed to the summit of the best-selling games on Steam, captivating millions of players from the get-go.

In such triumphs, many people pay attention, even giants in the video game industry seeking to strengthen their development processes. However, it’s clear that the Palworld developer, Pocketpair Inc., is a noteworthy exception when it comes to these discussions.

Pocketpair Is Not Open To Being Acquired For Now

Regarding the significant choice of whether the company will be put up for sale, that ultimately rests with CEO Takuro Mizobe of Pocketpair. However, when Communications Director and Publishing Manager John “Bucky” Buckley was queried about this matter by IGN during the recent Game Developers Conference, his response was unequivocal.

Buckley stated, “Our CEO firmly disapproves of that idea,” and emphasized, “He strongly disapproves of it. He absolutely will not allow it. He’s adamantly against it. He prefers independence and being in control. He doesn’t appreciate being told what to do.

Apart from expecting this, Buckley believes Mizobe would only part with the property when he becomes elderly, “I find it hard to believe otherwise. Perhaps when he’s old, he might decide to sell it for financial reasons. It would be unfortunate, but I doubt I’ll witness it during my lifetime. Instead, it will be intriguing to watch how the two paths unfold. As for Pocketpair, we are primarily concerned with the direction of the game. Regarding Palworld as an intellectual property, we are involved, but at this moment, Aniplex and Sony Music are largely in control, guiding its course. We are merely providing our insights and opinions as they navigate this journey.

Buckley Sony mentioned a deal that Sony Music Entertainment and Pocketpair had made, which involved creating goods such as merchandise, music, and various items related to the Palworld Intellectual Property.

As a gamer, I reckon there’s a chance the studio boss might not be thinking about selling right now. But if someone dangles a mind-blowing amount of cash in front of him, well, who knows? He could start singing a whole new tune!

Speaking as a passionate gamer, I can’t help but share my excitement about recent developments in the gaming world! The latest Palworld update, initially intended as a jest, has surprisingly outshone the original version. As for future plans, it’s intriguing to note that Pocketpair is mulling over the possibility of releasing their game on the Nintendo Switch 2, even amidst an ongoing legal dispute with Nintendo. The anticipation is building!

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2025-04-11 01:38