Palworld ‘Crossed a Line That Shouldn’t Be Crossed,’ Says Former Capcom Producer

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Nintendo’s Pokémon Clone Palworld Faces Legal Challenges and Criticism from Industry Veteran Okamoto

The controversy surrounding Pocketpair’s game Palworld intensified in September 2024 when Nintendo filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair. During the legal proceedings, Nintendo asserted that player modifications could not be used as a defense, as they were not considered prior art. Despite the ongoing lawsuit, Pocketpair announced that Palworld version 1.0 is scheduled for release in 2026. This announcement followed Nintendo’s reveal of Pokémon Pokopia, with Pocketpair subsequently announcing its own spinoff, Palworld: Palfarm. Veteran game industry figure Yoshiki Okamoto, known for his work on Capcom titles such as Resident Evil and Street Fighter, also weighed in on Palworld. In a video on his YouTube channel, Okamoto stated that Palworld “crossed a line we shouldn’t have crossed” due to its similarities to Nintendo’s Pokémon series. He dismissed arguments citing the game’s commercial success or enjoyment, stating, “If Nintendo and Pocketpair settle things legally, sure, maybe it’ll be okay. But for now, it’s being sued, so buying it feels wrong to him.” However, fans have expressed divided opinions regarding Okamoto’s stance, with some pointing out that games he previously worked on also drew inspiration from other titles, raising questions about the consistency of his critique.

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