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Legal concerns prompt Nexus Mods to avoid Palworld Pokemon content


Videogame modding platform Nexus Mods opts not to host Palworld Pokemon mods, citing legal risks from Nintendo's history of IP protection.

This caution stems from Nintendo’s well-known history of aggressively protecting its intellectual property rights through copyright strikes, legal challenges, and DMCA notices. He highlighted Nintendo’s consistent record of challenging fan-made content that uses its IP, which puts platforms like Nexus Mods in a precarious position. As Palworld continues to grow in popularity, its modding community is expected to thrive, albeit within the confines of legal limitations.

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