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Publisher Pulls 'Pickmos' From Steam, Takes Control of Development

The move signals a bid to contain legal risk during a review of alleged stolen art.

Overview

  • Networkgo removed Pickmos' Steam store page and said it will supervise PocketGame's work on the project.
  • PocketGame said it is revising the game to deliver a "controversy-free experience" and will only re-release after the publisher's approval.
  • Networkgo said it is gathering information on accusations that the game used stolen art and said it is reaching out to an impacted artist.
  • The game, first revealed as Pickmon, drew coverage and player complaints that its creatures looked like Pokémon and its hero resembled Link from Breath of the Wild.
  • With the listing down and oversight in place, the previously signaled 2027 window now looks uncertain, underscoring how publishers move quickly to limit IP risk on major storefronts.