Palworld Launches On PS5, But Why Can't Japan Play?
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Palworld, a game by Pocketpair, launched on PS5 globally except in Japan, possibly due to a lawsuit by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company over patent infringement. The game remains available on other platforms.

September 25, 2024 | 7:43 pm
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Sony's PS5 saw the global launch of Palworld, except in Japan, due to potential legal issues involving Nintendo. This may affect PS5 sales in Japan.
The launch of Palworld on PS5 is significant for Sony, but the exclusion of Japan due to legal issues may limit potential sales in that market. However, the impact is mitigated by the game's availability in 68 other countries.
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Nintendo is involved in a legal dispute with Pocketpair over Palworld's gameplay mechanics, which may affect the game's availability in Japan.
Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair over patent infringement could strengthen its market position by potentially limiting a competitor's game availability in Japan, a key market for Nintendo.
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