Palworld AI Controversy, Lawsuit & Acquisition Rumours.

🔫 “Yaron with Guns” Was Never the Goal:

Lawsuits and Controversies are not limited to Yugsof only, the developers of Palworld have also been stuck in this quagmire for a long time and in the meantime, their Communications Director spoke openly about all the controversies.

🎨 AI Art Allegations Denied:

Misunderstandings and community backlash happening regarding the game in a recent interview, he told that the tag of Yaron with Guns was not the goal of their development, rather they were trying to make their game like Ark and wanted similar mechanics in which every moment has a unique personality, then to clarify the allegations of using AI generated content, he said that all this is wrong, they want their artists to come and tell on camera how they are making the art, but their artists are not very female.

🧠 Morale Took a Hit, Not Development:

Which does not want to come in public, their development was not directly affected by the RAW suit and
AI controversy, but the team's mobile definitely fell, along with this he also clarified that there is no chance of Pocket Bear being acquired by any big company like Microsoft or Sony, the reason for this, he told that the CEO of Pocket Bear himself does not like to work under anyone, although the expansion of Palword.

🛑 No Acquisition Plans for Pocket Bear:

Pal world is happening through Aniplex and Sony Mus, Pocket Bear is only in an advisory role, that is, despite the uproar, the core culture of this studio is the same and even after success, they want to keep their size limited .

🧩 Core Culture Remains Intact:

Despite increasing attention and success, Pocket Bear isn’t planning massive growth. The studio is committed to staying small and creatively focused, holding onto its original identity. According to the director, keeping the team lean allows them to maintain tighter creative control and produce more meaningful work.

✅ Conclusion

Despite the noise surrounding Playway and Pocket Bear, it’s clear that the developers are focused on staying true to their creative vision. The recent interview sheds light on the human side of game development—the misunderstandings, the pressure from the community, and the resilience of a team that chooses integrity over popularity.

From clarifying design intentions to pushing back against false AI accusations, the studio has shown transparency in a time of scrutiny. Their commitment to independence, authenticity, and a focused development culture stands out in an industry often driven by trends and acquisitions.

As the gaming world watches closely, one thing is certain: Palworld and Pocket Bear are not just building a game—they’re trying to build something that lasts, on their own terms.