The ongoing legal battle between two major gaming solutions providers, Light & Wonder (L&W) and Aristocrat Technologies, shows no sign of slowing down. Aristocrat has accused L&W of misappropriating trade secrets and engaging in intellectual property theft in the development of their popular game, Dragon Train.

In response to a court order issued in favor of Aristocrat, L&W’s CEO, Matt Wilson, announced the development of a new version of Dragon Train, known as v2.0. This new game is aimed at ensuring compliance with the court order and addressing the concerns raised by Aristocrat in the lawsuit.

Judge Gloria M. Navarro, of the US District Court for the District of Nevada, ruled in favor of Aristocrat, effectively halting L&W from continuing to sell, lease, or commercialize Dragon Train. Wilson emphasized that the new version of the game is a top priority for L&W and that they plan to keep it in their portfolio despite the legal challenges.

Wilson also clarified that the litigation surrounding Dragon Train only pertains to a small portion of the overall game. He highlighted that specific aspects of the map are being contested, while the unique features, art, sounds, and animations remain unaffected by the court order.

In a somewhat related development, the departure of Dragon Train’s designer from L&W has also made headlines. L&W confirmed that the designer was terminated, but declined to provide further details. Analysts with Truist Securities have suggested that Emma Charles, the creator of Dragon Train, is no longer with L&W, further adding to the intrigue surrounding the game’s development.

The saga of Dragon Train continues to unfold as both companies navigate the complexities of the legal system and seek to protect their interests in the competitive gaming industry.