Developer FURIOUS Over ‘Pokemon with Guns’ Label – Here’s Why

2024 saw an unexpected triumph for the game Palworld, garnering over 32 million players across multiple platforms by February 2025. In this game, players engage in battles, capture, and employ “Pals” for various activities like base construction, combat, and exploration. While the gameplay mechanics and aesthetics share similarities with the well-known Pokemon series, Palworld distinguishes itself by incorporating firearms, enabling both Pals and players to engage in combat using these weapon types. This blend of features has earned the game the nickname “Pokemon with guns,” a label that developers at Pocketpair aren’t particularly fond of.






