Palworld Devs Plan Switch 2 Release Amidst Nintendo Lawsuit

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The developers of Palworld are contemplating a launch for the potential Nintendo Switch 2, given their aim to make the game available on portable devices wherever feasible. This decision arises during their ongoing legal dispute with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.

On January 19, 2024, Palworld was launched in early access, and within a few short weeks, its popularity soared, rapidly ascending the Steam rankings based on the number of players.

Under the nickname “Pokemon with firearms”, this monster-taming game lets you gather numerous companions, known as Pals, to battle alongside you and aid in constructing your ideal outpost. While the comparison might seem a bit too snug, it’s worth noting that Nintendo teamed up with The Pokemon Company to take legal action against Palworld, claiming copyright infringement.

Even though a legal case is ongoing, developers continue to deliver significant content updates for the game. With the anticipated launch of Switch 2 approaching, they’ve unveiled yet another thrilling piece of news for fans.

Palworld devs are interested in a Nintendo Switch 2 release

During an interview with IGN, Pocketpair’s Communications Director, John “Bucky” Buckley, explained that due to Palworld being a resource-intensive game, it poses challenges when trying to transfer it onto the current Nintendo Switch. Essentially, if they could get the game to run on the Switch, they would, but due to its demanding nature, Palworld is simply too large for the system’s capabilities.

Indeed, it’s quite logical given that the Nintendo Switch has been around for eight long years. But when we talk about the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, which allegedly boasts strong third-party backing, things take on a whole new perspective.

Bucky mentioned that developers are keen on releasing the game for Switch 2, however, they haven’t had an opportunity to determine whether a conversion of the game is feasible at this point in time.

So far, we haven’t caught a glimpse of those specifications. Just like everyone else, we’re eagerly anticipating their reveal. As I wander around GDC, I’m hoping someone will share some insights about them, but all the folks I’ve talked to claim they haven’t laid eyes on them yet.

He pointed out that if it’s substantial or meaty, then it’s definitely worth giving a thought to. Moreover, he elaborated that the team put in considerable effort optimizing the Steam Deck, and they were extremely satisfied with the results.

There’s still a bit left to finish, but we’re thrilled with the results so far. If feasible, we’d love to make it available on additional portable devices.

Currently, I’m unsure of how this ongoing lawsuit might affect our potential launch, but let me share some encouraging news. Last year, Pocketpair successfully released their card game, Overdungeon (a rogue-like title), on the Nintendo Switch. Given that, it seems that Nintendo isn’t closing the door entirely on Pocketpair for the platform.

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2025-03-25 05:18