The open-world survival game Palworld has taken the gaming industry by storm in just a short week after its release. The game, which is based in a universe similar to Pokemon, although loved, has received a lot of flak over its shared similarities. Just days after a former lawyer from The Pokemon Company called it a "ripoff," the Pokemon Company itself has broken its silence and issued a statement on Palworld.

The official statement comes via the Pokemon Company's Japanese company page. Although it's only a paragraph long, the official word indirectly highlights Palworld as "another company's game released in 2024."

The Pokemon Company goes on to acknowledge this game, saying it "has not granted any permission for the use of any Pokemon intellectual property or assets in that game." The company has clarified that it intends to investigate and take appropriate measures to remedy any property infringement rights.

“We have received many requests regarding another company's game that was released in January 2024. We have not given permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property rights or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate action to address any actions that infringe intellectual property rights related to Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.” – The Pokemon Company