{"id":347166,"date":"2025-09-10T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=395530"},"modified":"2025-09-10T10:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:40:25","slug":"nintendo-intensifies-its-offensive-against-the-creators-of-palworld-by-registering-a-new-patent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/nintendo-intensifies-its-offensive-against-the-creators-of-palworld-by-registering-a-new-patent\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo intensifies its offensive against the creators of Palworld by registering a new patent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The legal dispute between Nintendo and the independent developer Pocketpair, related to the game Palworld, has captured the attention of the gaming world. <strong>At the center of this conflict is the recent approval of a patent by Nintendo in the United States<\/strong>, which could have repercussions beyond Pocketpair&#8217;s title.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This patent could affect virtually the entire video game industry<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The patent, registered in March 2023, describes a system in which players can summon a second character, referred to as a &#8216;sub character&#8217;, to fight enemies. <strong>Although this mechanic may seem specific, experts point out that it is so generic that it could apply to numerous game genres<\/strong>, from action to MMORPGs, potentially impacting future releases from multiple developers.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Although the patent is not retroactive, meaning it cannot be applied to games already on the market, its existence poses a serious dilemma for independent developers.<strong> These studios often lack the necessary resources to face legal actions from large corporations like Nintendo, which could discourage innovation<\/strong>. The concern goes beyond Palworld; any new game, DLC, or expansion that uses similar mechanics could face legal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Palworld - Official Trailer (Pokemon-Like Shooter Game)\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D9w97KSEAOo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The situation becomes even more complicated when considering the already established titles that include summoning mechanics, such as Diablo IV and Elden Ring, which would not be immediately affected, but imply that the ground for new creations becomes uncertain. <strong>The possibility that Nintendo could use this patent in a legal context has raised alarms among developers, fearful of a patent arms race that could limit creativity in the industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In an environment where large companies have the advantage in terms of legal resources, <strong>the community of small developers faces an uncertain future<\/strong>. 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