Nintendo Sues Pocket Pair Over Palworld Patent Infringement

The lawsuit follows months of speculation and coincides with leaks about Nintendo's next console, the Switch 2.

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Pocket Pair, the developers of Palworld, for patent infringement.
The lawsuit is surprising to many as it is not based on the aesthetic similarities between Palworld's Pals and Pokémon.
Pocket Pair's Palworld has been a commercial success, earning $442 million since its release eight months ago.
Some analysts speculate that the timing of the lawsuit is part of a strategic marketing campaign for the anticipated Switch 2 console.
The outcome of the lawsuit could significantly impact Palworld's future, potentially leading to its removal from platforms like Steam.