New Rival of Palworld? Pickmon Combines Monster Capture and Zelda

PocketGame's upcoming title, Pickmon, aims to blend monster collecting with survival mechanics, combining elements of Pokémon and Palworld. Scheduled for release on Steam, Pickmon transports players to an uncharted continent filled with ancient civilizations and creatures called Pickmon. Unlike traditional monster-catching games, Pickmon are captured using special cards and become essential allies for exploring the world and combating a mysterious criminal organization. Pickmon evolves the monster-collecting genre by integrating captured monsters into its survival and management systems. Players can use them in combat, farming, resource gathering, and even factory construction to automate industrial and armament production at their bases. The open-world map features diverse biomes, including forests, plains, frozen tundras, and volcanic valleys. Each region presents unique challenges that require specific Pickmon abilities for traversal and survival. The game also features a robust multiplayer component, supporting cooperative sessions and PvP battles for up to 32 players, allowing players to collaborate on building industrial empires or compete for server dominance. Pickmon's release coincides with Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developers of Palworld. Filed in September 2024, the lawsuit alleges patent infringement regarding monster-capturing and riding mechanics.

Open-World Adventure Awaits in Pickmon: A New Age of Monster Collecting and Zelda-Esque Exploration

Beyond monster collecting, Pickmon's artistic direction, cel-shaded graphics, and open-world exploration mechanics—including climbing and mechanical gliders—draw comparisons to Nintendo's Legend of Zelda franchise, specifically Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Some character and enemy designs also evoke characters like Link and Ceruledge. Pickmon's ability to distinguish itself through its unique card system and industrial automation will be crucial to its success. NetworkGo announced Pickmon on March 9, 2026. Developed by PocketGame and published by NetworkGo, the game's Steam page provides details about its creature-collecting system, which uses unique cards to capture monsters for battles and world exploration. Preview images reveal designs inspired by characters from Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and Overwatch. Currently without a release date, Pickmon is available for wishlisting on Steam.

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