Palworld released its version 1.0 update on July 11 with dozens of new creatures and other additions. Several existing Pals also received design changes that reduce their resemblance to Pokémon.
The update added 72 new Pals, new locations, and a higher level cap. Developer Pocketpair did not list the creature redesigns in the official patch notes.
At least four Pals were reworked. Verdash now appears smaller and less like a grass-type Cinderace, while Robinquill and Grintale received adjustments that lessen comparisons to Decidueye and Perrserker.
The changes follow an ongoing lawsuit between Pocketpair and Nintendo. Pocketpair has not commented on the redesigns, and the company did not respond to a request for comment from Kotaku.
One newly added Pal, Hoodle, has drawn comparisons to both Astro Bot and Mimikyu.