PocketPair, Company Behind last year's viral game palworld, There is a new venture: publishing of indie games. Its first project, which is scheduled to be released later this year, will be an as-yet-unnamed horror game from 2024 developer, Sargent Studios. Kenjera's Stories: Zou,
palworldjokingly called “”pokemon with guns,'' was a huge success last year, attracting over 25 million players first few monthsCompany steps into publishing turbulent times For video games, especially small studioslast year, among us Developer InnerSloth announced its proceed to publication To help move projects forward. pickpocket's palworld It seems success is allowing him to do just that.
“As the games industry continues to grow, more and more games are finding themselves struggling to get funded or greenlit,” John Buckley, head of PocketPlay Publishing, said in a press release announcing the new division. “We think it's a real shame, because there are so many incredible creators and ideas out there that just need a little help to become incredible games.”
So it's no surprise that PocketPlayer would be working with Sargent Studios, which is Struggled to find funding After the release of barleyThe developer laid off its team last year as it looked for a partner for its next project kenjera The game, currently known as Project Uso.
Sargent's deal with Pocketpayer is different usofounder Abubakar Salim tells WIRED. contrary to afrofuturism barleyIt will be a horror title that aims to introduce players to something new. “We're going a little further away from this kenjera stories The universe,” says Salim.
Salim states that the horror genre is “a fascinating space that harnesses primal emotions, immersing the audience in a reality that is distant from our own yet strikes something deep and dark within all of us.” PocketPlayer and Sargent provided few details about the game in Thursday's announcement, except to describe it as “small and awkward.”
“The world is very raw right now, and it felt natural to craft an experience that reflects and nurtures that intensity,” Salim says.
PocketPair Publishing has not announced any other future projects. The company has been embroiled in legal drama since last year, when Nintendo filed a lawsuit claiming in tokyo palworld His copyright was violated. Nintendo did not respond to a request for comment. When asked if the lawsuit is a concern for Sargent, Salim says the studio is not concerned. “We’re really excited to work with their new publishing arm to bring this game to life,” he says.