Nintendo and The Pokemon Company update Palworld lawsuit, limited to older versions only
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Key Points:
- Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have narrowed their lawsuit against Palworld to only target older versions of the game, excluding current versions that have been modified to avoid patent infringement.
- Legal experts suggest Nintendo has little chance of winning against recent versions of Palworld, and any potential damages awarded would be minimal, around $30,000.
- The lawsuit focuses on gameplay mechanics such as capturing creatures with ball-like objects and riding them, rather than character design similarities.
- Key legal proceedings include evidence presentation on October 1, 2026, and a court opinion expected by November 9, 2026.
- Despite the lawsuit, Palworld's developer Pocketpair has indicated the game might still be released on future platforms like the Nintendo Switch 2.