Palworld Developer Has No Clue on Nintendo’s Pokémon Lawsuit

Palworld Developer Responds to Lawsuit

Palworld developer Pocketpair has reacted to the recent lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The studio indicated they are unsure of the specific patents they are allegedly infringing upon. The statement clarified, “At this moment, we are unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing upon, and we have not been notified of such details.”

Details of the Lawsuit

Nintendo’s press release highlights that the lawsuit is based on claims that Pocketpair infringed on several undisclosed patents. Since the details of the lawsuit remain confidential, both the gaming community and Pocketpair await further clarification.

Palworld, an open-world survival crafting game, has quickly gained traction, selling over 10 million copies within weeks of its release, shattering Steam’s concurrent player records. Players have likened the game’s creatures, known as “pals,” to Pokémon in both appearance and character models.

While Nintendo is not pursuing Pocketpair for resembling specific Pokémon, their history of defending their IP is well-known. After Palworld's release, TPC swiftly acted when a mod featuring Pokémon characters was shared, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their brand.