What a Switch 2 Palworld Would Mean for Players
A Switch 2 version would put Palworld on Nintendo's own hardware while its maker fights Nintendo in court — a huge win for Pocketpair's reach in Japan if the legal fight clears. For now, players just…
A Switch 2 version would put Palworld on Nintendo's own hardware while its maker fights Nintendo in court — a huge win for Pocketpair's reach in Japan if the legal fight clears. For now, players just…
Key points - Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe said the studio would love to bring Palworld to Switch 2. - Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair in September 2024. - The complaint was modified in November 2025 after Palworld updates changed some Pokémon-like mechanics. - A preliminary view in the Tokyo District Court case is planned for November 9 this year. - Palworld hit 1.0 in July and has reached over 40 million players total.
Timeline - September 2024: Nintendo files a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair. - November 2025: The complaint is modified after Palworld updates change some Pokémon-inspired mechanics. - July (this year): Palworld hits its 1.0 release, nearing 1 million concurrent Steam players. - November 9 this year: A preliminary view is planned in the Tokyo District Court case.
FAQ
Q: Is Palworld confirmed for Switch 2? A: No. Pocketpair's CEO only said the studio would love to have those conversations if the opportunity comes up. Nothing has been announced.
Q: Why would the lawsuit affect a Switch 2 release? A: Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are still in an active patent case against Pocketpair, so any Switch 2 talks would likely wait until proceedings wrap up.
Q: What changed in Palworld because of the lawsuit? A: Patch v0.3.11 removed the ability to throw a sphere to summon a creature at a chosen spot. Pals now spawn directly beside your character.
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