Steam Hit Palworld Sells 5M Copies Despite Death Threats, Pokémon Plagiarism Claims
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Palworld, a game developed by Pocketpair, sold over 5 million copies in three days, surpassing major titles in sales pace. Despite its success, the game has faced controversy, including accusations of plagiarism from Pokémon and death threats to its developers. Pocketpair's CEO addressed the harassment and legal concerns, stating that Palworld underwent legal reviews. The game became the most-played on Steam with over 1.29 million concurrent players, setting records as the most-played Japanese game and second most-played paid game on Steam.

January 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm
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CD Projekt ADR's game Cyberpunk 2077 was surpassed by Palworld as the most-played game on Steam. Palworld's success could potentially impact the perception and performance of OTGLY's products in the gaming market.
Palworld's success indicates a shift in consumer interest and market dynamics within the gaming industry, which could lead to increased competition for CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077. This might result in a negative short-term impact on OTGLY's stock as investors react to the competitive pressure.
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