Editorial for Pickmos Avoids Controversies

Networkgo has intervened to oversee PocketGames’ development of Pickmos (initially presented as Pickmon), aiming to address feedback and prevent controversies that arose after the game’s announcement. Networkgo stated that, in response to fan feedback, the game was removed from Steam with plans to update its art and overall identity for a controversy-free relaunch. Networkgo will supervise PocketGames throughout the development process, provide final approval before the re-release, and oversee development from a player’s perspective to ensure continuous improvement. In response to accusations of art theft, Networkgo stated they are gathering information and will contact individuals who complained to resolve the issues. When asked about a Steam release, PocketGames stated, “We are reviewing the game to ensure a controversy-free experience.” Networkgo’s intervention led to Pickmos’ removal from Steam. Pickmon, a game described as a mix of Pokémon and Palworld, has been renamed Pickmos to better align with its brand and story. The game was pulled from Steam due to copyright claims, including accusations of directly infringing on Nintendo properties (such as The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon) and using fan-created art from the Mr. Fakemon subreddit. Pickmos has faced various production challenges as a result, despite gaining considerable attention.

Controversy-Avoiding Relaunch Planned for Pickmos under PocketGames’ Leadership

PocketGames has not announced a release date for the return of Pickmos to Steam. In other gaming news, it is anticipated that Battlefield 6 will bring back players with more maps, including iconic ones from Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 3. Also, a solo developer livestreamed his wife’s reaction upon learning that his four-year project had earned $600,000 on Steam in one month. Additionally, the 8.0 update for Final Fantasy XIV is not expected to be as significant as the original Realm Reborn update for the MMO. The changes to Pickmos appear to extend beyond character redesigns as the developers work towards a controversy-free relaunch. Eliza Crichton-Stuart is the Head of Operations at PocketGames. Monster-taming survival games such as Temtem: Pioneers and Palworld remain in development.

In Case You Missed It

While we’re eagerly awaiting the outcome of Nintendo’s legal spat with Pocketpair over Palworld, another intriguing game has emerged on the scene. On March 11th, Jonathan Dubinski took a deep dive into Pickmon, an upcoming title by Pocketgame that seamlessly blends elements from both Pokémon and Palworld. This open-world survival game lets you capture, breed, and battle creatures to aid in base building, with developers seemingly prepared to navigate potential copyright issues through unique capture mechanics. Meanwhile, if you’re intrigued by the recent buzz around Palworld, you might want to keep an eye on PocketGame’s latest creation, Pickmon. Dubinski reports (March 9, 2026) that this promising title combines monster capture mechanics with The Legend of Zelda’s open-world exploration and puzzle-solving, using special cards instead of balls to capture creatures called Pickmons for survival, resource gathering, and base construction. With a diverse map inspired by ancient civilizations and multiplayer support for up to 32 players, Pickmon certainly aims to give Palworld some stiff competition. Check out Dubinski’s analysis here After Palworld, Similar to Pokémon, Pickmon Emerges as a Clone of Both Games and add Pickmon to your Steam wishlist now: New Rival of Palworld? Pickmon Combines Monster Capture and Zelda.