Nintendo and The Pokemon Company narrowed the scope of their Palworld patent lawsuit to older versions of the game. Records from the Tokyo District Court show the amendment occurred in November 2025. This legal shift focuses the dispute on v0.3.11 and v0.5.5 releases rather than current builds.
Pocketpair updated the game to remove allegedly infringing mechanics like throwing spheres and mounting gliding Pals.
Pocketpair updated Palworld with those specific version numbers to remove mechanics Nintendo originally flagged. The developer removed elements like throwing spheres and mounting gliding Pals that sparked the initial litigation. These changes addressed the core features at the center of the patent claims.
The revised lawsuit scope limits potential damages to 5 million yen, which translates to approximately $30,000. This figure is significantly lower than what a full injunction would cost the developer. The narrower focus also reduces the financial risk for Pocketpair during the legal proceedings.
Reports claim Nintendo has zero chance of prevailing against current versions under the revised scope. The removal of the allegedly infringing mechanics weakens the patent claims substantially. This development shifts the balance away from Nintendo's original strategy to block the game entirely.
The Tokyo District Court records confirm the amended scope applies only to older builds. Current Palworld versions no longer contain the disputed features. This distinction separates the past legal battle from the upcoming full release of the title.
Source: DEXERTO
