If you thought the accusations of Palworld copying Pokémon were already strong, a modder has taken it to another level by replacing Palworld’s creatures with actual Pokémon. YouTube user ToastedShoes has created an overhaul mod that turns Palworld’s Pokémon-like creatures into the real deal, complete with iconic characters and even the player model.
The mod developed by ToastedShoes transforms Palworld’s Pals into their exact Pokémon counterparts. This means that instead of having creatures that resemble Pokémon, players now have access to Pikachu, Oddish, Piplup, Hoothoot, Torchic, and many more familiar faces. The mod also goes beyond just changing the creatures, as it replaces the player character model with Ash Ketchum and swaps out Palworld NPCs with the reformed gym leaders Brock and Misty.
While Palworld may argue that its designs are similar but not identical to Pokémon, the mod clearly removes any doubt. By replacing the creatures with actual Pokémon, the mod makes a direct connection between the two games. This could potentially put Palworld in a more precarious position, especially if Nintendo decides to take action against the mod. The addition of a machine gun-wielding Pikachu may be the breaking point that crosses the line of copyright infringement.
Despite the controversy surrounding Palworld and its similarities to Pokémon, Pocketpair, the developers of the game, have stated that they have no intention of infringing on the intellectual property of other companies. They claim that all legal checks were cleared before the game’s release, and the overwhelming success of Palworld on Steam further supports their argument. However, it is hard to ignore the fact that the game’s popularity has been fueled by its similarities to Pokémon.
Regardless of the ongoing discussion surrounding Palworld and its similarities to Pokémon, there is no denying its popularity. The game has become one of the biggest releases of 2024 thus far, attracting a significant player base. Whether this success is deserved or not, Palworld has managed to capture the attention of gamers worldwide.
The mod created by ToastedShoes has taken the controversy surrounding Palworld and Pokémon to new heights. By replacing Palworld’s Pals with actual Pokémon, the mod makes it clear that the similarities between the two games cannot be ignored. Whether this will result in legal action or not remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Palworld has become one of the most talked-about games of 2024.
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