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Palworld developer signs Sony deal to expand franchise beyond video games


The maker of Pokémon-like monster fighter Palworld has founded a new company, Palworld Entertainment, designed to "acce…

The maker of Pokémon-like monster fighter Palworld has founded a new company, Palworld Entertainment, designed to "accelerate the multifaceted global development" of the game and the brand's further expansion. The latter will stock new Palworld merchandise via Aniplex Online - which should be good news for anyone wanting plush toy versions of their Pals. Palworld launched to an enormous 25 million players back in February, many of whom were drawn in by the game's close comparisons to the Nintendo-exclusive Pokémon.

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