Palworld
Palworld is Pocketpair's open-world creature-collecting survival game — version 1.0 shipped in July, the winter update is named, and the Nintendo lawsuit is nearly over.
Side by Side — Winter 2026
The first major post-1.0 update.
- Teaser shows tower bosses like Zoe and Saya — community expects fighting alongside them.
- No date yet beyond "winter"; devs say it includes a long-requested feature.
- Global Popularity Poll 2026 results: Sekhmet top Pal, Zoe top character.
Palworld vs Pokémon — lawsuit status
The palworld ポケモン story in one paragraph.
Nintendo/TPC sued Pocketpair in 2024 over three gameplay patents. After Pocketpair patched Palworld to remove the disputed mechanics, the claim scope shrank to old versions only, Japan sales only. Court opinion expected Nov 9; analysts put worst-case damages around $30k with no real injunction path — effectively over.
New player notes
- Pal Spheres summon beside you now (no throwing) — a lawsuit workaround.
- Gliiders are equipment, not Pal mounts, since v0.5.5.
- 1.0 added 72 Pals, endgame content and a breeding overhaul.
FAQ
Is Palworld still getting updates?
Yes — "Side by Side" lands winter 2026, and a smaller 1.1 patch is also coming.
Did Nintendo kill Palworld?
No — the lawsuit narrowed to old versions; the game is fully on sale and updated.
Is it on Game Pass?
Yes — Palworld remains on Xbox Game Pass and PC platforms.