Pocketpair's Surprise Nintendo Switch Release Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle
Pocketpair, the developer embroiled in a legal dispute with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, has 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 warning, coincided with a 50% discount lasting until January 24th.
The company's move comes amidst an ongoing lawsuit stemming from allegations of patent infringement regarding their popular monster-collecting game, Palworld. Filed in September 2024, the suit claims Palworld's "Pal Spheres" infringe on Pokémon's creature-capturing patents. Despite this legal challenge, Pocketpair has remained active, releasing a major Palworld update in December and now launching OverDungeon on a Nintendo platform. The decision to release OverDungeon on the Nintendo eShop, while Palworld is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, has sparked speculation online, with some suggesting it's a strategic response to the lawsuit.
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