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The Pokemon Company has issued a formal statement concerning the immensely successful game, Palworld, hinting at a possible investigation regarding potential infringement on their intellectual property rights. The company indirectly refers to Palworld, without explicitly stating its name. Remarkably, the game achieved a staggering sales figure of 8 million copies within a week. 

The Pokemon Company revealed it has not approved the use of its intellectual property or assets in any other gaming product. Responding to this, Palworld developer, Pocketpair, has categorically stated that their game shares more similarities with Ark Survival Evolved and Valheim.

In an attempt to quell the rising tension, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe has assured the gaming community of the company’s intention to respect all intellectual property rights. He also revealed that there hadn't been any legal action against the company concerning infringement.

Despite being embroiled in this controversy, Palworld has been recognized as an unquestionable success, praised for its captivating content and intricate survival mechanics. Regardless of the current situation, the anticipation for its future updates and developments remains high among the gaming community.

Source: IGN