Overview

• Pocketpair released Patch v0.5.5 on May 8, 2025, replacing Pal-based gliding with a separate glider item to comply with legal pressures from Nintendo.
• The update is the second major gameplay change following the November 2024 removal of Pal Sphere summoning, both tied to Nintendo's patent infringement lawsuit.
• Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are seeking an injunction and ¥5 million in damages, alleging Palworld infringes on three patented gameplay mechanics.
• Pocketpair continues to challenge the validity of Nintendo's patents, citing prior art, including its own earlier game Craftopia, in legal briefs filed in February 2025.
• Despite the changes, Pocketpair has reiterated its commitment to Palworld's development and apologized to players for the disruptions caused by the litigation.