Pokémon Unite Mobile Release Date | iOS & Android

Pokémon Unite Mobile Release and Upcoming Game Updates

The Pokémon Company revealed during today’s Pokémon Presents livestream that Pokémon Unite will launch on iOS and Android platforms on September 22nd. Initially released for the Nintendo Switch in late July, extending availability to mobile devices is anticipated to significantly broaden the game’s player base.

Players currently enjoying the game on Nintendo Switch need not worry; cross-platform compatibility is a key feature. This allows seamless transitions between devices, enabling continued gameplay whether on Switch or mobile. A Nintendo Switch console is not required to experience the mobile version, and all players can interact with each other regardless of their chosen platform.

New Game Footage and Release Dates

The presentation also showcased fresh gameplay footage and provided updates regarding forthcoming Nintendo Switch titles. These include Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, slated for release on November 19, 2021, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, arriving on January 28, 2022.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are remakes of the popular Nintendo DS games from 2006. Like previous remakes in the main series, these titles will build upon the original games while incorporating features introduced in later installments. These enhancements include the ability to have Pokémon follow you, customizable Secret Bases, and trainer outfit changes.

Further refinements will be present, such as redesigned Poké Ball capsules and the return of Pokémon Contests. A new feature, the Sinnoh Underground, will also be introduced. Within this area, players can collect Pokémon statues for their Secret Base, influencing which Pokémon appear in Pokémon Hideaways.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original games, Nintendo will release a special “Dialga and Palkia Edition” of the Nintendo Switch Lite on November 5, 2021. This console features the legendary Pokémon depicted in gold and silver on a grey background.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus – A New Approach

More details were shared concerning Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a groundbreaking release for the franchise. Comparisons have been drawn to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a highly successful Nintendo Switch title with over 23.2 million copies sold, while others suggest similarities to the Monster Hunter series.

The game introduces the Hisui Region, an ancient iteration of the Sinnoh Region, and features new Pokémon. Among these are a more mature Growlithe and Basculegion, an evolution of Basculin that emerges when “possessed by the spirits of Basculin from their school who were unable to survive the arduous upstream journey.”

The livestream further clarified the gameplay mechanics of this innovative Pokémon experience. Players will undertake a mission to complete the Pokédex, but instead of striving to be the very best, they will function as part of an expedition team. Their objective will be to research Pokémon and uncover their mysteries.

Between field assignments, players can restore their Pokémon’s health, craft items, and acquire supplies at outposts – essentially, ancient Pokémon Centers. Pokémon Legends: Arceus will also feature a revamped battle system, diverging from the traditional turn-based combat established since the franchise’s inception in 1998.

These upcoming games appear promising, though perhaps it’s best to avoid dwelling too much on the imagery of Basculegion.