# The controversy around ‘Pokémon with guns’ game ‘Palworld,’ explained

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-controversy-around-pokemon-with-guns-game-palworld-explained/
- Published: 2024-01-28T09:00:39-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image credit: Pocket Pair. Article by Amanda Yeo. Mashable &#8211; January 24, 2024. Palworld instantly exploded in popularity upon its early access launch. Widely described as &#8220;Pokémon with guns,&#8221; the video game reportedly sold 5 million copies in just three days and surpassed 1.5 million concurrent players on Steam, taking third place for most simultaneous players of all time. [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at mashable.com Video: Palworld | Early Access Launch Trailer &#8211; Pocketpair &nbsp;