Overview

• Pocketpair's Patch v0.5.5 replaces Pal-based gliding with a glider item, marking the second gameplay change made in response to Nintendo's lawsuit.
• The lawsuit, filed in September 2024, alleges Palworld infringes on three Nintendo patents related to monster-catching and mobility mechanics.
• Previous adjustments included the removal of the Pal Sphere summoning feature in November 2024, replaced with a static summon system.
• Pocketpair disputes the validity of Nintendo's patents, citing prior art, including its own earlier game, Craftopia, in legal briefs filed in February 2025.
• Despite the legal challenges and forced compromises, Pocketpair remains committed to Palworld's development and future content updates.