Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit

Pocketpair announced a number of changes made and coming to Palworld as a result of the lawsuit filed by Nintendo based on its similarities to Pokemon. This is one of the more extensive responses to the lawsuit filed in 2024, which claimed several patents were violated. The statement confirmed why one change was made to resemble a connection to Poke Balls, and noted another is coming regarding traveling via Pals. The change that already happened involved Pal Spheres, the equivalent of Poke Balls. In Palworld, these hold Pals and throwing one with a character in it would allow you to summon the character to appear alongside you. The company said it made that change because of the lawsuit, so now a Pal just appears next to a player after an owned one is called. The next change will arrive in 0.5.5. When that patch arrives, we won’t ride Pals like we do Pokemon to travel in Palworld anymore. Instead, we need to reply on the Glider equipment. When a player holds one, they will be able to pull it out and fly on it. Some that served that purpose included Celaray and Galeclaw. Pocketpair did say Pal buffs that affected the Glider, such as Celaray letting you move more swiftly, will still be present. So far, all of the changes to Palworld Pocketpair made in response to the Nintendo lawsuit address gameplay mechanics similar to ones in the Pokemon series and don’t address issues about similar character designs. As anyone who played either game can attest, many character designs bear an uncanny resemblance. Some of the most obvious ones are how Lamball looks like Wooloo, Cattiva resembles Zorua, Anubis seems based on Lucario, Chillet has Goodra vibes, Cremis seems like Eevee, Bristla resembles Bellossom, Bushi looks like Hisuian Decidueye, Foxcicle seems like Ninetails, Katress has a Mismagius look, and Depresso is a dead ringer for Espurr. Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit appeared first on Siliconera.

May 8, 2025 - 17:50

Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit

Pocketpair announced a number of changes made and coming to Palworld as a result of the lawsuit filed by Nintendo based on its similarities to Pokemon. This is one of the more extensive responses to the lawsuit filed in 2024, which claimed several patents were violated. The statement confirmed why one change was made to resemble a connection to Poke Balls, and noted another is coming regarding traveling via Pals.

The change that already happened involved Pal Spheres, the equivalent of Poke Balls. In Palworld, these hold Pals and throwing one with a character in it would allow you to summon the character to appear alongside you. The company said it made that change because of the lawsuit, so now a Pal just appears next to a player after an owned one is called.

The next change will arrive in 0.5.5. When that patch arrives, we won’t ride Pals like we do Pokemon to travel in Palworld anymore. Instead, we need to reply on the Glider equipment. When a player holds one, they will be able to pull it out and fly on it. Some that served that purpose included Celaray and Galeclaw. Pocketpair did say Pal buffs that affected the Glider, such as Celaray letting you move more swiftly, will still be present.

So far, all of the changes to Palworld Pocketpair made in response to the Nintendo lawsuit address gameplay mechanics similar to ones in the Pokemon series and don’t address issues about similar character designs. As anyone who played either game can attest, many character designs bear an uncanny resemblance. Some of the most obvious ones are how Lamball looks like Wooloo, Cattiva resembles Zorua, Anubis seems based on Lucario, Chillet has Goodra vibes, Cremis seems like Eevee, Bristla resembles Bellossom, Bushi looks like Hisuian Decidueye, Foxcicle seems like Ninetails, Katress has a Mismagius look, and Depresso is a dead ringer for Espurr.

Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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