Palworld Revamps Summoning Amid Legal Clash with Nintendo

Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, has altered the game's Pokémon-like summoning mechanic following a patent infringement lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The update now summons 'player-owned Pals' near the player instead of using Pal Spheres to summon them at specific map locations. This change is believed to be related to the ongoing legal battle, which targets three patents, including gameplay mechanics. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are seeking an injunction and damages totaling 10 million yen.