Australian YouTuber ToastedShoes has announced that he is canceling development of his Pokémon mod for the game Palworld. The mod, which would change the game’s assets to Pokémon assets, was announced on January 22 and raised high expectations among fans of both franchises.
However, ToastedShoes announced who received a letter from Nintendo in which the Japanese company asked him to cancel the development of the mod. In the letter, Nintendo claims that the mod violates its copyright and could cause confusion among consumers. The YouTuber regretted the mod’s cancellation, but said he understood Nintendo’s position. “It’s a great game and I don’t want to get in trouble with Nintendo“ToastedShoes said.
The mod was controversial from the start and violated Nintendo’s intellectual property
The Pokémon mod for Palworld was going to replace in-game assets, such as buddies, enemies, and items, with Pokémon assets. The mod was also going to add new features, such as the ability to capture Pokémon, train them, and battle with them.
The mod’s cancellation was met with disappointment by fans of both franchises. Many fans have expressed hope that ToastedShoes will find a way to continue developing the mod, even if it is private. But the problem is that Nintendo’s machines are not small and invest a lot of money in lawyers to protect their intellectual property, both that the Australian channel’s videos have also already been removed.
What does the mod’s cancellation mean for the future of Palworld?
The cancellation of the Pokémon mod for Palworld could impact the future of the game. Some fans have expressed concern that the Japanese lawsuit is a sign that the Japanese company may be more aggressive in defending its rights. ‘author.
If Nintendo continues to be strict with Palworld mods, it could make it difficult to develop new mods for the game. This could limit fan creativity and the diversity of content available to players.
