Palworld update changes some Pokémon-like throwing mechanics

Palworld Distances Itself from Pokémon Patent with Recent Update Amid Nintendo Lawsuit
As the legal battle between Nintendo and Palworld developer Pocketpair continues, the game itself has received an update that seemingly sidesteps a patent related to Pokémon. As of patch 0.3.11, survival action game Palworld has adjusted the way creatures are summoned in battles.
'Palworld' Update to Curb Nintendo Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Changing Game Mechanics Now
According to the release, instead of throwing a 'Pal Sphere,' a device that houses a creature to stow and bring up, the 'Pal' will now appear near a player when it is summoned from their party. This detail is best known in Nintendo's game as throwing a PokeBall to bring out a previously caught Pokemon.
Palworld update changes some Pokémon-like throwing mechanics following Nintendo lawsuit
We may be seeing the first fruits of Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld as the survival game has changed the way players summon its totally-not-Pokémon pocket monsters. According to the latest patch notes that went live Nov.
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Palworld removes Pal Sphere summons mechanic after Nintendo sues for patent infringement
In the latest patch update v0.3.11, Palworld devs, Pocket Pair, removed the Pal Sphere throwing mechanic and now when you summon a Pal it just appears next to your player character. Before the change,
Palworld Developer Pocketpair Changes Pokémon-Like Summoning Mechanic
In a notable development, Pocketpair has now released an update for Palworld which changes the Pokémon-like throwing mechanic in the game. As detailed in the latest v0.3.11 patch notes, "player-owned Pals" are now always summoned "near the player". In other words, you can no longer summon Pals with Pal Spheres in certain spots on the map.
Palworld Update Makes Controversial Change That Fans Aren't Happy About
Developer Pocketpair has issued a new update for its hit survival game Palworld that has not gone over well with fans. Palworld was one of 2024's earliest and biggest successes. The record-smashing game was a huge hit in early access, and enjoyed significantly high player counts on PC and Xbox.
Palworld removes Pokeball-like mechanic following Nintendo lawsuit
Palworld developer Pocketpair seems to be making changes to its hit survival game in an effort to tone down similarities with the Pokemon franchise. The game recently released an update that removed the ability for players to summon creatures from Pal Spheres after they were thrown, in the same way one would throw a Pokeball to summon a Pokemon.
A mysterious Palworld update appears to make a change designed to get around the survival game's legal battle with Nintendo
The new Palworld patch notes on Steam detail "changes to player controls." While it's not immediately clear what that means, players note that something previously flagged by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company as patent infringement now looks quite different.
Palworld Removes Pokemon Inspired Summoning Amid Nintendo Lawsuit
Palworld, lovingly referred to as "Pokemon with guns", is currently undergoing a legal dispute with Nintendo over similar mechanics. One of the mechanics that Nintendo claims Palworld has taken right from Pokemon is its Palsheres which,

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Despite its ongoing wrestling match with the Nintendo legal goliath, Pocketpair seems intent on making Palworld even bigger.
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