PocketPair has announced a major December update for Palworld, featuring a new island six times the size of Sakurajima. Players can expect powerful tower bosses, new Pals, and a substantial amount of new content.
New Island and Terraria Collaboration
The highlight of the update is the mysterious new island, significantly larger than any previous area in the game. It promises exciting challenges and discoveries with new Pals and formidable tower bosses.
PocketPair also confirmed a collaboration with Terraria, planned for next year. Details about the collaboration are yet to be revealed.
Recent Developments and Legal Challenges
After a successful launch that briefly placed Palworld second on Steam's concurrent player charts, development has continued with a PlayStation 5 release and ongoing mobile development in partnership with Krafton. However, the game faces a legal challenge from Nintendo, who have filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement.
Nintendo Lawsuit Details
Nintendo claims infringement on three patents:
- Patent No. 7545191 (Filed: July 30, 2024; Registered: August 27, 2024)
- Patent No. 7493117 (Filed: February 26, 2024; Registered: May 22, 2024)
- Patent No. 7528390 (Filed: March 5, 2024; Registered: July 26, 2024)
Nintendo seeks an injunction against Palworld and financial compensation.
