Palworld Dev Drops Surprise Game Amidst Legal Saga

Pocketpair's Surprise Nintendo Switch Release Amidst Legal Battle

Pocketpair, the developer embroiled in a legal dispute with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, unexpectedly launched its 2019 title, OverDungeon, on the Nintendo eShop. This action-card game, blending tower defense and roguelike elements, marks Pocketpair's first Nintendo Switch release. The launch, announced without prior fanfare, coincided with a 50% discount running until January 24th.

OverDungeon's surprise debut follows months of controversy surrounding Palworld, Pocketpair's popular monster-collecting game. In September 2024, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement related to Palworld's creature-capturing mechanics. Despite this ongoing legal challenge, Pocketpair celebrated OverDungeon's arrival on the Nintendo eShop with a celebratory discount. The company's decision to release OverDungeon on the Nintendo Switch, while Palworld is available on other platforms like PS5 and Xbox, has sparked speculation online, with some suggesting it's a strategic response to the lawsuit.

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