Palworld PS5 Release Excludes Japan, Nintendo Lawsuit Likely the Reason

Announced at PlayStation State of Play Sept. 2024, Palworld is finally releasing on the PS console following its initial Xbox and PC launches. However, Palworld's PS5 release has seemingly been put on hold in Japan after recent developments with Nintendo.

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• In line with Palworld's PlayStation debut, Sony shared a trailer showcasing your Palworld character equipped with gear inspired by Aloy from Sony's action RPG title Horizon Zero Dawn.
• Palworld's PS5 release has seemingly been put on hold in the country after Nintendo and Pokémon filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, Inc.
• "As announced on the official PlayStation State of Play, the PS5 version of 'Palworld' was released today in 67 countries and regions worldwide," Palworld announced.
• They likewise confirmed that a release date for the country has yet to be decided on. "The release date for Japan has not yet been determined. We are very sorry for the Japanese people who have been looking forward to the release of “Palworld”, but we will do our best to deliver the game to all PS5 users as soon as possible."