Palworld’s New Update Brings a Massive Island and Exciting Content Next Month
PocketPair, the developer behind Palworld, announced a major update arriving next month that will introduce a mysterious new island—six times larger than the previous addition, Sakurajima. This expansive update is set to include powerful tower bosses, new Pals, and a wealth of fresh content for players to explore.
Additionally, the game is currently discounted by 25%, making this an excellent opportunity for newcomers to join the adventure.
Palworld fans can also look forward to a collaboration with Terraria next year, promising a unique crossover between the two games. Details on the collaboration are sparse, but it has generated significant excitement given Terraria's legendary indie status.
Palworld continues to grow its reach:
PlayStation 5 Launch: Expanded to PS5, welcoming a new wave of players.
Mobile Development: Partnered with Krafton (PUBG's publisher) to bring Palworld to mobile platforms.
Nintendo’s Lawsuit
However, not all news is positive. Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against PocketPair for alleged patent infringement, Details of the Lawsuit claim that "Palworld," released on January 19, 2024, infringes upon the following three patents held by the Plaintiffs, and are seeking an injunction against the game and compensation for a portion of the damages incurred between the date of registration of the patents and the date of filing of this lawsuit.
2: Target Patents
Patent No. 7545191
[Patent application date: July 30, 2024]
[Patent registration date: August 27, 2024]
Patent No. 7493117
[Patent application date: February 26, 2024]
[Patent registration date: May 22, 2024]
Patent No. 7528390
[Patent application date: March 5, 2024]
[Patent registration date: July 26, 2024]
Citing three patents related to Palworld’s mechanics and gameplay design. Nintendo is seeking:
An injunction to halt the game's distribution.
Two payments of 5 million yen (plus late damages) to The Pokémon Company and Nintendo Co., Ltd.
While the lawsuit looms, the game's growing popularity and upcoming updates keep the community engaged. The massive new island is poised to be a highlight, offering players even more content to explore and new challenges to overcome.
