Palworld Under Fire: Major Gameplay Overhaul Follows Nintendo's Lawsuit!

Recently, the legal saga between Nintendo and The Pokemon Company versus Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, has been simmering beneath the surface. The lawsuit, which claims infringement on several patent rights and seeks damages, has prompted notable adjustments to Palworld. Fans can look forward to these modifications arriving with the forthcoming Patch v0.5.5.

This new patch brings a significant alteration: players will now glide using a glider instead of riding on the backs of Pals. This shift echoes gameplay mechanics familiar to fans of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where players could soar with a Hisuian Braviary, and in Scarlet and Violet, where Koraidon and Miraidon offer similar gliding abilities. It seems these adjustments may be a response to these iconic features.

Here's the developer's full message on the matter:

[Regarding the lawsuit, changes to Palworld and the future]

We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the continued support of our fans over the past few months. We apologize for not being able to share as much information as we would like, but we trust…

— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) May 8, 2025