In light of the recent legal proceedings initiated by Nintendo, the development team behind Palworld has expressed its intent to focus on expanding crossplay functionality. John Buckley, Pocketpair’s global community manager, emphasized that despite the ongoing legal struggles, the team remains committed to delivering updates and enhancing the game’s quality.

Buckley described the day the lawsuit was announced as profoundly disheartening for many team members, who are enthusiastic fans of the Pokemon franchise. He noted, “It changed a lot of things for us.” This statement highlights the emotional impact the lawsuit has had on the developers.

While there are observable similarities between Pokemon and Palworld, the Pocketpair team asserts that their game underwent rigorous legal vetting prior to its release. They noted that the lawsuit focuses primarily on patents associated with Nintendo’s creature-capture mechanics rather than superficial design similarities.

Buckley’s comments reveal a hopeful shift as Pocketpair moves forward, aiming to improve the gaming experience for fans and embrace full crossplay capabilities amid these challenges.