Overview

• Pocketpair released Patch v0.5.5 on May 8, 2025, altering gliding mechanics to require a glider instead of using Pals.
• The update follows earlier changes, including the removal of Pal Sphere summoning in November 2024, due to the ongoing lawsuit.
• Nintendo and The Pokémon Company allege Palworld infringes on three patents related to monster-catching gameplay filed in 2024.
• Pocketpair is disputing the validity of these patents, citing prior art in preparatory briefs submitted in February 2025.
• The lawsuit seeks ¥10 million (approximately $66,000) in damages, with additional potential penalties for late payments.