Pokémon Knock-Off Palworld Gets a Breath of the Wild-Inspired Copycat for PS5

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All is fair in love and plagiarism.

The game Palworld is currently facing legal challenges from Nintendo, and now a similar game, PickMon, is set to release on PlayStation 5, potentially putting Palworld in a comparable legal situation.

I’m really getting a Pokémon vibe from this game – the creature designs are clearly inspired by it, which I love! But it’s not just about collecting them. It’s also a survival game, and honestly, the character outfits remind me a lot of Link’s from Breath of the Wild – it’s a really cool mix of things!

Similar to Palworld, this game is an open-world survival experience where you’ll capture creatures called PickMon and train them to battle as you explore a large, countryside setting.

Here are the key features, listed in the game’s debut trailer:

Capture Creatures
Use specialized cards to tame various Pickmon and turn them into your most trusted allies!
Epic Storyline
Traverse the mysterious continent with your companions, uncover lost history, and thwart the schemes of a shadowy organization.
Vast Exploration
From lush grasslands and dense jungles to frozen tundras, volcanic peaks, deep valleys, and arid deserts – use your Pickmon’s unique abilities to conquer every terrain!
Base Building
Design and construct a home for you and your Pickmon team.
Farming for Survival
Establish farms to secure your food supply and ensure your survival in the wild.
Industrial Automation
Build factories to automate the production of gear and weapons. Stay armed and ready!
Multiplayer Fun
Join forces with friends in online co-op and face the unknown together!

We’re still unsure if this game will ever be released, but you can add it to your Steam wishlist now. The developer also intends to bring it to PlayStation in the future.

So which lawyers bite first? Palworld’s or Pokémon’s? It could go either way, we reckon.

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2026-03-09 21:36