Pokemon Unite will release first on Switch, next month
The Pokémon Company have finally released more details about Pokémon Unite, their 5v5 moba inspired title, more specifically, they have revealed when it is coming. Switch players will get the game first this July, the mobile gamers will get access in September, check out the newest trailer below.
The game takes place on a new island, Aeos Island, which is said to be a mythical land, at the edge of the explored frontier and on its shores, players will find the Unite Battle Committee, who are in charge of the event.
The game has players join a squad, either 4v4 or 5v5 and battle it out across a map, in an attempt to score more points than the opposing team, but battles will be hard to win, because Pokémon can evolve mid-match, thanks to a mysterious power known as Aeos Energy.
To get a clearer idea of how battles will play out, here are the rules of the Unite Battle:
Unite Battles are where Trainers and their partner Pokémon compete in 5-on-5 team battles.
The key to victory in a Unite Battle is to have a higher score than the other team when time runs out.
To earn points for your team, you must gather Aeos energy by defeating wild and opposing Pokémon and then deposit that energy in one of the opposing team’s goal zones.
Unite Battles take place in various stadiums, and the rules for each stadium differ. There can be different numbers of team members, different match lengths, and even different Legendary Pokémon that appear.
In the game, you can change the appearance of your Pokémon and Trainer. Take part in Unite Battles while showing off your own unique style! You can use Holowear, a special technology that uses Aeos energy, to dress your Pokémon in a variety of outfits. You can also customize your Trainer’s appearance, clothing, and accessories to make sure your Trainer always looks their best, both in and out of battle. You can update your profile with a Unite snapshot that features your Trainer’s avatar and partner Pokémon, and you can even customize the snapshot by changing your Trainer’s expression or pose or by adding stickers. Before entering a match, you and other players can see each other’s Unite snapshot, too!
