Summary
Pocket Pair’sPalworldis getting aPokemonmod that introduces various characters from the popular Nintendo franchise into the game. Since the release of thefirstPalworldtrailer back in 2021, the game has turned heads for having elements that bear a striking resemblance toPokemon, from some of the Pals such as Lamball and Direhowl to even the device used to capture these creatures, Pal Spheres. These similarities have led gamers online to refer to the game as “Pokemonwith guns.”
Gamersarecomparing the designs of Pals and Pokemonthat they believe were copied and pasted from Game Freak’s title. While there have been many monster-catching games that were influenced byPokemon, some fans believe thatPalworldhas taken it a step too far.
Now, just days afterPalworldhas become one of Steam’s most popular paid games, YouTuber Toasted Shoes has released a preview of a mod that not only turns the player character into Ash Ketchum fromPokemonbut also the Pals into Pokemon. The short video showing the mod in action opens up by showing Ash lying on the beach surrounded by Torchic, Pikachu, and Wooloo before transitioning to various scenes showcasingPalworld’s gameplay of working on bases and exploring the world, only this time with Pokemon. The preview also gives players a glimpse of the Paldeck,Palword’s version of the Pokedex, which now has a combination of Pals and Pokemon, including Pansage and Oddish.
Additionally, Ash comes across otherPokemoncharacters, such as his allies Brock and Misty, as well as Jessie from the nefarious Team Rocket, who has replaced Zoe and Grizzbolt as the bosses of the Rayne Syndicate Tower. While thePalworldmod seemingly goes beyond graphically altering the game by also changing the text to reflect the Pokemon and character names, some entries in the Paldeck still refer to the corresponding Pal that has been replaced, such as with Pengullet and Gumoss. According to Toasted Shoes, they plan on releasing a video tomorrow showcasing the full capabilities of the mod.
Palworldachieved a momentous milestoneduring the game’s launch weekend, surpassingElden RingandCyberpunk 2077’s concurrent player counts, and so far, it does not seem like it is slowing down. Considering the current conversations comparing the title toPokemonand the fact that the game currently does not officially have mod support, according to thePalworldFAQ on Steam, there is a possibility that Pocket Pair or even Nintendo will take steps to prevent the release.
Palworld
WHERE TO PLAY
In this game, you may peacefully live alongside mysterious creatures known as Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate. Pals can be used to fight and breed, or they can be made to work on farms or factories. You can even sell them or eat them.Survival: In a harsh environment where food is scarce and vicious poachers roam, danger waits around every corner. To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices…even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes.Mounts & Exploration: Pals can be mounted to traverse the land, sea and sky—allowing you to traverse all kinds of environment as you explore the world.Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build, and work for you in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
