Palworld‘s interesting concept of being a monster-capturing and survival game hybrid has garnered many fans, with one of its only few concerns being that it was initially limited to being only on PC and Xbox consoles. However, its success and popularity have allowed it to expand to other platforms, giving it more opportunity to attract potential new players. One of the biggest news is that the game is heading toward mobile, giving it an even bigger audience to promote itself to. Although it may run into a few issues, like Pocketpair having to warn its players to watch out for fake mobile versions of the game, the benefits are too good to let the opportunity pass up.
September saw Palworld released on the PS5, with the news showing the strength of the game’s growth. Its popularity and the potential of where it can go is further emphasized when the developer of the hit game PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton, recently announced that it would be working on a mobile version of Pocketpair’s creation. The decision to expand Palworld’s intellectual property to mobile devices could be considered a bold move, especially with the ongoing issue of the lawsuit filed by Nintendo against the game’s developer regarding a patent infringement. Still, it is an interesting decision, one that deserves careful attention.
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Bringing Palworld to the World of Mobile Gaming
Details Surrounding the Decision Between Pocketpair and Krafton
Palworld‘s growth, plans, and unexpected success were explained in an interview with one of the members of its development team, but there was seemingly no mention of the game ever heading to the mobile market. Now though, that path is where Pocketpair seems to be headed, and while little is known regarding the details behind the decision, there are a few things that are at least confirmed:
- Chang-Han Kim, CEO of Krafton Inc., has signed a licensing agreement with Pocketpair for the intellectual property of Palworld.
- Krafton will be expanding the Palworld IP on the mobile platform, with the plan of having the new version remain as faithful as possible to the original.
- PUBG Studios, a development team under Krafton, will be handling the project.
The news of Palworld launching on more platforms is a good sign for the game as it shows that its popularity remains strong and its future bright. While there are no more details regarding the mobile port, it is at least clear that Krafton’s support of Pocketpair’s creation will lead to some interesting developments.
How the Nintendo Lawsuit Could Affect Palworld’s Mobile Port
Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld may have come at the worst time, given how the game is trying to increase its presence by expanding towards more platforms. The case involves Pocketpair’s title allegedly infringing on multiple patents owned by Nintendo and Pokemon, leading to a legal battle that could take quite a while to resolve. However, despite the issue, Pocketpair seems confident in obtaining a favorable outcome, considering that the developer is pushing through working with Krafton on the port.
Although it’s unclear how exactly the lawsuit will affect the process of bringing Palworld to mobile devices, the game’s developer is at least showing that the venture is worth pursuing even with the ongoing legal battle. There will likely be a few bumps during development, and only time will tell if the future involves players enjoying Pocketpair’s creation on their phones or if it ceases to exist due to Nintendo.
The rise of Palworld shows that success comes with new and exciting opportunities, which could be why Krafton has decided to work with Pocketpair in developing a mobile port. Despite the lawsuit and other issues that might affect development, the benefits of pushing through seemingly outweigh the risks. Hopefully, the developer’s decision will pay off in the end.