Japanese studio Pocketpair's video game, Palworld, has sold over 8 million copies, generating $100 million in six days.

The Pokémon Company is investigating Palworld for potential copyright infringement due to its similarities to Pokémon.

A DMCA has been issued against a mod that added Pokémon to the game, and Nintendo is also taking legal action.

Despite controversy, Palworld continues to update with bug fixes, new features, and PvP gameplay.

PETA has criticized the game's treatment of creatures, calling for a Vegan guide and mode.

Pocketpair has released updates to combat cheating and address major game issues.

The developer has communicated future updates and plans via a released roadmap.

Despite legal uncertainties, Palworld remains popular, offering unique gameplay elements and being the top-selling game on Steam.