Palworld removes its monster glider mechanics in concession to Nintendo

In simpler terms, due to the ongoing legal dispute involving Pocketpair, Nintendo, and The Pokemon Company, Palworld has received a significant update. This update removed the feature that allowed players to glide using their in-game creatures (Pals). Now, players will use a glider instead for this function, with Pals only providing passive stat bonuses.

This week, Pocketpair shared details about a change they’ve made, explaining the rationale behind it and its impact on Palworld through their game’s social media channels. Pocketpair openly acknowledges that the ongoing legal action against them is the main cause for this alteration, stating that it has an influence on the quality of Palworld.

Concerning the ongoing lawsuit, we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our fans for their unwavering support during these past months. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to disclose as much information as we’d prefer, but rest assured, we are confident in…

— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) May 8, 2025

In simple terms, Pocketpair points out that back in November 2024, they had to abandon the method where players would call forth their creatures by tossing game objects. Instead, from then on, summoning monsters placed them alongside the players directly. This change was due to a legal dispute with Nintendo.

In light of the adjustments Pocketpair is making to preserve Palworld, there’s uncertainty about how it will fare in its legal disputes with Nintendo. Nintendo claims that Palworld has violated several of their copyrights. However, Pocketpair has contested the breadth and timing of Nintendo’s patent infringement claims. If these alterations are any indication, it seems that the developer might not receive the favorable court decisions they anticipated.

Hey fellow gamers! With the newest update rolling out in Palworld, keep your eyes peeled on the Pocketpair topic for all the latest game news and updates on the ongoing legal situation. Here’s hoping it’ll make our gaming experience even better!

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2025-05-08 19:50