Almost nine months after it was first released worldwide, Palworld is now available on Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles to purchase, download, and install. It now shares the experience with the PlayStation gaming demographic after being long available to Windows PC via Steam, macOS, Microsoft's Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, as well as cloud-based game streaming services.
However, this came at a time when the game's developers is facing a massive copyright infringement case from Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.
'Palworld' is Now Available on the PlayStation 5
The recent State of Play showcase by Sony unveiled the much-awaited arrival of Palworld on the PlayStation 5, and this means that the game is now available on most gaming platforms, with the exception being the Nintendo Switch. A trailer showed during the showcase confirmed its availability on the PS5 console beginning September 24.
Additionally, Palworld will be exclusive to the PS5 only, which means that it will not be released for the PS4.
Should You Buy Palworld Amidst Its Nintendo Lawsuit?
The many comments under PlayStation's Palworld trailer are all talking about one thing, and it is its arrival of the game on a new platform despite its developer, PocketPair, facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.
As of press time, there has been no update regarding the lawsuit's proceedings, but Nintendo is looking to take down PocketPair's game as it filed for an injunction that can cease the game's operations.
Palworld is still one of the top games that released this year, and its arrival on the PS5 marks a new experience for players, but it may not be all worth it if the game gets pulled out eventually.
In terms of its Switch availability, that may never happen considering it is now in a patent battle with Nintendo.
PocketPair's Palworld Reimagines Pokemon
PocketPair Inc. made significant headlines when it first announced Palworld two years ago, with many global gamers referring to it as "Pokemon with guns." It featured a fictional world where "Pals" can be used for battle and combat, but instead of purely relying on their skills and training, they may be equipped with weapons.
Since then, Palworld has been accused of plagiarizing the content of the world-renowned Pokemon franchise. Accusations have been made by Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, GameFreak, and more. However, PocketPair's CEO has since dispelled these allegations and claims, especially the rumors involving the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to develop the game.
Nintendo has been gunning for PocketPair Inc., and their lawsuit has recently been filed with the Tokyo District Court for allegedly infringing multiple patents. Should Nintendo win this, there may be an injunction in place that will cease all copies and prevent gamers from playing it, apart from the compensation for damages that Nintendo has asked for in its lawsuit.
