Nintendo's Shocking New Legal Tactic – Is Palworld Doomed?

Nintendo vs. Palworld Lawsuit – July 2025 Update
Recently, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have amended one of their core patents mid-lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair. This new development has drawn criticism from legal experts, with some calling it a “desperate” attempt to salvage the case. The revised patent includes vague language that weakens Nintendo’s position, suggesting growing uncertainty about their claims. As Palworld continues to receive major updates and maintain its player base, the legal battle over alleged Pokemon-like mechanics rages on.

What Is the Nintendo Lawsuit Against Palworld About? 🚨 I am not a lawyer. This video is not legal advice.
Filed in September 2024, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company’s lawsuit alleges that Palworld infringes on patented gameplay elements—like summoning creatures with spheres and using mounts for gliding—closely resembling classic Pokemon mechanics. In response, Pocketpair removed several controversial features and has argued that these mechanics are too generic to be protected under patent law. This high-profile legal fight has sparked debates across the gaming community about IP law, fair use, and the future of creature-collection games.

Amid the lawsuit, Nintendo has also faced growing criticism following the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite record-breaking sales, fans have pushed back against the console’s $449 price tag, the $80 cost of first-party titles like Mario Kart World, and restrictive DRM policies. A recent update rendered physical copies of Super Mario Bros. Wonder unplayable without an online patch—angering physical media supporters. Meanwhile, reports of bans tied to used or imported game cards have fueled backlash and reignited concerns over digital ownership rights on the new Switch 2.

Despite legal threats from Nintendo and the removal of certain features, Palworld has been a runaway success. With over 32 million players worldwide, glowing reviews, and a constantly evolving gameplay experience, the game has carved out its own identity. Often described as “Pokemon with weapons,” Palworld blends open-world survival, automation, and monster taming in ways that have captured global attention. Even as the lawsuit looms, fans continue to celebrate the game’s creativity and criticize what they see as outdated gatekeeping by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. #Nintendo #Pokemon #Gaming

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Sources:
Nintendo grappling with hard choice after U.S. patent office overwhelmingly rejected anti-Palworld patent application
https://gamesfray.com/nintendo-grappl...

Yesterday Nintendo received a U.S. version of another anti-Palworld patent and asked the U.S. patent office for an interview to get a third patent
https://gamesfray.com/yesterday-ninte...

Pocketpair’s defenses against Nintendo’s patent lawsuit unpacked: ARK, Craftopia, Zelda, FF14 etc. may render asserted patents invalid
https://gamesfray.com/pocketpairs-def...

Nintendo resorts to weird patent claims as its litigation against Palworld maker Pocketpair is struggling
https://gamesfray.com/nintendo-resort...

Nintendo’s Patent Lawsuit Against Palworld Takes a Weird Turn
https://gamerant.com/nintendo-palworl...

The Palworld lawsuit gets more complicated as Nintendo bags a US patent that sounds a lot like one of the reasons it's suing Pocketpair in Japan
https://www.gamesradar.com/games/surv...

Nintendo Obtains New Anti-Palworld Patent and Seeks Even More
https://gamerant.com/nintendo-anti-pa...

Palworld hits 32 million players across PC and consoles, cementing its place among best-selling indie games
https://gameworldobserver.com/2025/02...

Chapters -
0:00 HUGE Lawsuit Updates!
2:59 Detailed Lawsuit Timeline
16:17 Who is Likely to WIN?
28:40 Court of Public Opinion

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