Nintendo Says Mods Aren't Included in Lawsuit Against Palworld

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sued Pocketpair in September 2024, alleging Palworld infringes patents related to sphere-based creature capture mechanics. Plaintiffs seek injunction and damages. Pocketpair's defense references an eight-year-old Grand Theft Auto V mod with similar mechanics as potential prior art. Nintendo argues mods are irrelevant since they depend on original games, unlike standalone projects. The case could set precedent for gameplay mechanic patent protection.