PocketGame has renamed its open-world creature-collecting game from Pickmon to Pickmos, citing brand alignment and lore, following initial fan art theft accusations and broader Pokémon design similarities. Backlash continues despite the change.
This follows the game's reveal last month, which drew accusations from Pokémon fan artists of copying designs like Mega Ceruledge and Mega Meganium, alongside criticisms of creatures resembling Pokémon and elements from games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Palworld. PocketGame announced the Steam game's rebranding in a trailer update, explaining that 'Pickmos' evokes 'a grand cosmos' and 'a complete ecosystem,' positioning it as a stronger fit for their fantasy adventure. The creatures retain the name 'Pickmon.' Fan reactions remain skeptical, with comments like 'Gotta Sue Them All' and 'Lawsuit speedrun,' and recent critiques labeling it 'blatant plagiarised slop,' highlighting similarities such as an Overwatch Roadhog-like figure. The official Pickmos account defended: 'According to our Design Patent Department, the outlines are completely different. Colors cannot be patented; for a Western dragon design to be considered an infringement, it would require an identical outline.' No release date is set, with only a PC Steam version confirmed.
