Amid courtroom chaos with Nintendo, Palworld developer Pocketpair dropped a surprise Terraria crossover complete with fishing rods, raid bosses, and a glowing eyeball.
If that sounds familiar, it should, because this collab isn't just about celebrating another indie hit but a shot across the bow.
That alone feels like Pocketpair’s silent rebuttal to Nintendo’s lawsuit.
Palworld Crossover with Subtext
PocketPair's latest announcement confirmed the event will hit in Palworld’s summer update and teased future Terraria x Palworld content in reverse. Details remained under wraps, but fans were treated to glimmering blue waters, Palworld-style biomes, and, most notably, a glowing red eye staring from beneath the sea.
The Terraria community immediately spotted clues such as water-based bosses like Duke Fishron, references to fishing gear, and the Eye of Cthulhu, a fan-favorite boss that mirrors Palworld’s infamous “is that a Pokémon?” energy.
And that’s where the real message starts to click. As one redditor put it:
Even Terraria fans picked up on the subtext. Some joked about Nintendo going after them next. Others speculated whether Terraria content might actually land inside Palworld, as if to say real devs share ideas rather than gatekeeping them.
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