Palworld Glider Changes Implemented via Update 1.070.590 Due to Nintendo Lawsuit
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Pocketpair Inc. has released another minor update for Palworld called v0.5.5, which players should see as version 1.070.590. This was rolled out primarily for glider mechanics changes.
The changes made with today’s patch relate to the litigation Pocketpair is currently involved in against Nintendo and the Pokemon franchise.
Palworld Glider Changes Made Due to Lawsuit Confirms Pocketpair
Here’s what’s new in the patch, according to the developers:
Mechanics Adjustment
- The mechanics for gliding with a Pal have been changed.
- Until now, you could use certain Pals as a glider, however from this patch you will only be able to glide by using a glider.
- Glider Pals will now provide a new passive partner skill effect while gliding, but the player must have a glider equipped to actually glide.
In addition, Pocketpair has issued a message on the game’s Discord channel regarding the changes made and about “Palworld’s future.”
While the studio is currently involved “in prolonged legal proceedings regarding alleged patent infringement,” they are continuously disputing these claims and invalidity of these patents. But to avoid disruptions, the studio admitted they have to make certain “compromises” in the development and distribution of Palworld.
The message reads, “On November 30th, 2024, we released Patch v0.3.11 for Palworld. This patch removed the ability to summon Pals by throwing Pal Spheres and instead changed it to a static summon next to the player. Several other game mechanics were also changed with this patch. As many have speculated, these changes were indeed a result of the ongoing litigation. Everyone here at Pocketpair was disappointed that this adjustment had to be made, and we fully understand that many players feel the same frustration. Unfortunately, as the alternative would have led to an even greater deterioration of the gameplay experience for players, it was determined that this change was necessary.”
Moreover, with today’s patch, Pocketpair must make another compromise starting with today’s patch. “From this patch onward, gliding will be performed using a glider rather than with Pals. Pals in the player’s team will still provide passive buffs to gliding, but players will now need to have a glider in their inventory in order to glide,” the studio noted.
Pocketpair finishes the statement by saying these changes are “necessary in order to prevent further disruptions to the development of Palworld.”
It seems Palworld’s development is affected by this lawsuit even if there’s not a ruling out yet. Let’s hope this doesn’t bog down future content plans.
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Such bullshit 🙄 so patent as many game mechanics as you can soon games won’t be able to be made fuck nitendo pos people
Why i stopped playing Palworld, they keep changing and/or adding features.