Hey there, fellow gamers! Buckle up because the gaming world is about to be hit by a storm, and it’s not your usual controversy. Palworld, the much-anticipated multiplayer, open-world survival game, is gearing up for its early access release today, January 19. But hold on to your controllers, my friends, because there’s something brewing in Palworld that has set the gaming community abuzz.

Pokemon meets open-world survival, sounds exciting, right? Well, it gets a bit more complex than that. Some daring content creators have managed to get their hands on Palworld before its official release, and what they’ve uncovered is leaving players both fascinated and disturbed.

In a recent gameplay revelation by Zak ‘Coney’ Zeeks, a well-known content creator, it seems Palworld takes the whole “Gotta catch ’em all” motto to a whole new level. Similar to Pokemon, players can use special devices to catch not just creatures but actual people. Yes, you read that right – human NPCs can be captured, and that’s where the controversy ignites.

Zak threw what seems to be Palworld’s version of a Pokeball at an NPC, and to everyone’s shock, the human was engulfed in a blue light, struggling briefly before being captured. But here’s where it gets even more eyebrow-raising – players can choose to butcher the captured NPCs and sell them on a black market within the game.

Now, I know what you’re thinking – “human trafficking?” The gaming community has erupted in a mix of emotions. Some are appalled by the dark twist, expressing concerns about the ethical implications of such a mechanic. One social media user exclaimed, “Oh great, now this game is also a human trafficking simulator?”

On the flip side, there are those who find the unexpected feature oddly intriguing. “Probably the fastest I’ve ever gone from complete indifference to day-one-purchase,” admitted another user, revealing a rather unexpected enthusiasm for exploring the taboo.

As Palworld gears up for its early access release, the gaming community remains divided. Will this controversial mechanic be a deal-breaker or a twisted addition that sets Palworld apart from the gaming crowd? The answers lie in the hands of the players, and soon enough, we’ll all get to dive into this dark and daring gaming adventure. Game on, gamers!