PALWORLD MOD BRINGS BACK GLIDING FEATURE AFTER NINTENDO LAWSUIT

The ongoing legal battle between Nintendo and the developers of Palworld, Pocketpair, has led to significant gameplay changes. Following Nintendo's patent infringement lawsuit, Pocketpair temporarily removed the ability for players to glide using Pals. However, a modder has since restored this feature for PC gamers through a modification. Despite the lawsuit's impact, Pocketpair announced an upcoming collaboration with Terraria for summer 2025, which will introduce new gameplay elements and Pals.

The lawsuit stems from Nintendo claiming that Palworld infringes multiple patents related to gameplay mechanics similar to those in the Pokémon franchise, such as capturing creatures and riding them. In response, Pocketpair has been forced to make changes to the game, including removing features like gliding and using Pokéball-style items.

Palworld is an action-adventure game that combines elements from Pokémon and Minecraft, allowing players to catch and train creatures known as Pals. It also includes crafting and survival mechanics, providing a unique blend of gameplay styles. Despite facing legal challenges, Palworld has gained popularity among gamers and has entered into exciting collaborations to expand its content and community engagement.