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Palworld Developer Pocketpair Says It’s Being Forced to Patch the Game Due to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company’s Lawsuit
- Palworld developer Pocketpair has made changes to the game as a result of a patent lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
- Palworld launched on Steam and Game Pass, breaking sales and player number records early in 2024.
- Pocketpair created Palworld Entertainment with Sony to expand the IP and launched the game on PS5.
- Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are seeking damages and an injunction against Palworld due to alleged patent infringement.
- Recent changes in the game, like Patch v0.3.11 and v0.5.5, were a result of legal threats from the lawsuit.
- Changes include removing the ability to summon Pals by throwing Pal Spheres and implementing gliding with a glider instead of Pals.
- Pocketpair states that these compromises were necessary to avoid disruptions and blockages in the game's development and sale.
- Despite the changes, Pocketpair is disputing the claims made in the lawsuit and focusing on challenging the validity of the patents.
- The ongoing legal proceedings have caused discomfort and concern among fans, but Pocketpair continues to work on developing Palworld.
- Pocketpair team apologized for the adjustments made and thanked fans for their support during the challenging period.
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