Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Pickmos, formerly known as Pickmon, has been removed from Steam following intervention by its publisher, Networkgo, amid controversy over its blatant copying of character designs from games like Palworld, Pokémon, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
- Developed by PocketGame, Pickmos features creature and protagonist designs closely resembling iconic characters, prompting backlash and concerns over intellectual property infringement.
- Networkgo announced on X that it has taken control of the game's development to improve it from a player's perspective, indirectly addressing the controversy without explicitly citing legal issues.
- PocketGame has also stated its intent to provide a "controversy-free experience," suggesting significant changes will be made before the game potentially returns to the market.
- Given the extent of the copied imagery, it is expected that Pickmos will undergo major revisions and is unlikely to reappear on Steam in the near future.
