Palworld Megabonk: Takuro Mizobe Praises Dev After Game Awards Exit
Palworld Megabonk chatter is heating up after director Takuro Mizobe called the Megabonk creator one of the developers he respects most, following the game’s withdrawal from The Game Awards 2025 Debut Indie Game category.
- Why Megabonk left the Debut Indie Game category
- How Palworld leaders are hyping the Megabonk dev
- What this could mean for a Palworld Megabonk collab
Palworld Megabonk news: why the Game Awards exit happened
Megabonk launched into a stacked 2025 slate—alongside Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Ghost of Yotei—but earned just one nomination: Best Debut Indie Game. Developer Vedniad (aka John Megabonk) asked to withdraw, noting prior releases under another name and opting out of the debut label.
Takuro Mizobe and Pocketpair’s praise for the Megabonk creator
Palworld publishing director John “Bucky” Buckley has been celebrating Megabonk since launch, and now Palworld director Takuro Mizobe has added public support. On Twitter he wrote, “He is one of the game developers I respect the most,” while referencing the creator’s earlier hit Muck. Fans connect “Vedniad” to “Danidev” (backwards), pointing to YouTuber and indie dev Dani as the likely Megabonk mastermind.
Could a Palworld Megabonk collab happen?
Pocketpair’s enthusiasm has sparked speculation about a Palworld Megabonk crossover event, cosmetic bundle, or even a co-op mode nod. Nothing is confirmed, but the mutual admiration keeps the door open.
Why this matters for indie recognition
The withdrawal reignites debate on how The Game Awards treats debut indies. Many nominees have shipped games under different labels; Vedniad’s move centers true first-timers while spotlighting Megabonk’s quality and the Palworld Megabonk fanbase inside Pocketpair.
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