If you love Pokémon Go, odds are you’re going to like its successor.
Pokémon UNITE has finally received a release date for iOS and Android users. Developed by TiMi Studios and published by The Pokémon Company, Pokémon UNITE plans to be the next hit following Pokémon GO’s success. It will be available in September. There will also be a Network Test for the Nintendo Switch version of the game in Japan from June 24 through June 26.
Pokémon UNITE will feature a bunch of familiar Pokémon, like Pikachu, Garchomp, Lucario, the Galar starters, and more.
In addition to battling other players, users must join teams and conquer bases to earn points, the team with the most points winning. Nintendo Switch users will be able to play the game starting in July.
The title will be free to start for fans to jump and play with optional in-game purchases. Cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices is planned, which will allow players on both platforms to battle together.
Additionally, players may use their Pokémon Trainer Club account or Nintendo Account on both Nintendo Switch and mobile to easily keep their progress synced between devices.
Per Nintendo:
Pokémon UNITE takes place on Aeos Island, a mythical island said to be on the ocean’s unexplored frontier. On Aeos Island, players will find the Unite Battle Committee (UBC), which runs a series of Unite Battle tournaments. In Unite Battles, players form teams of five and compete against each other to see who can score the most points before time runs out. Players also experience a mysterious new form of energy known as Aeos energy. Aeos energy can be used in Unite Battles to evolve Pokémon.
At present, Pokémon UNITE will feature 19 different monsters to use in battle, with the game classifying the units as “Attacker,” “Speedster,” “Supporter,” “Defender,” and “All-rounder.”
Here’s what’s available to begin with:
Attacker
- Pikachu
- Greninja
- Venusaur
- Alolan Ninetales
- Cramorant
- Cinderace
Defender
- Snorlax
- Crustle
- Slowbro
Speedster
- Talonflame
- Absol
- Gengar
Supporter
- Eldegoss
- Mr. Mime
- Wigglytuff
All-rounder
- Charizard
- Lucario
- Machamp
- Garchomp
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac