Pokemon Unite MOBA Announced for Nintendo Switch and Mobile: Check Release Date, Gameplay, Features and other details

The Pokemon Company & Chinese developer Tencent teamed up to release the Pokemon Unite MOBA, a long-awaited game for mobile devices and Nintendo Switch. The release date is not confirmed yet.

Earlier today, Tsunekazu Ishihara of the Pokemon Company unveiled the first “strategic battle game n the series.”

MOBA Meaning: It is Multiplayer Online Battle Arean, an online multiplayer game like PUBG, DOTA 2 and League of Legends, etc. where players can battle one another. Two teams with a capacity of 5 players on each side will be able to play Pokemon Unite.

Timi Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent, is currently developing the game as it is under construction. On last night’s online announcement, the company said that it will be released soon on two platforms Mobile & Switch.

Timi Studios has developed several big games in the past such as Honor of Kings (Arena of Valor), etc.

Pokémons Available in Pokemon Unite MOBA

The latest Pokemon MOBA game will be free-to-start and will support cross-platform play. Several characters teased in the announcement are Pikachu, Clefable, Gengar, Snorlax, Lucario, Squirtle, Charmander, Charizard, Venusaur, Gengar, Blastoise, Talonflame and Machamp, and more.

Pokemon characters can switch/upgrade to a different form during the gameplay.

Pokémon, as a brand, is famous for releasing exciting cartoons, anime, collectible cards, films, and much more. The brand has taken a completely different route this time around with Pokemon Unite MOBA. It is the first time Pokemon has decided to enter the mobile world.

Pokemon Unite Gameplay MOBA

Two teams containing 5 players each will face one another in an attempt to capture Pokemon (MOBA Camps), capture points, and defeat the opponents. And if two points are scored in two minutes, your total points will “double”.

Pokemon Unite APK Release Date

About the game release date, Ishihara said, “More information will come later.”

The expected date is around August 2020. The company released two games Pokemon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor one week ago and one more is in early development Expansion Pass.

Pokemon Unite APK Download For Android iOS

Upon its release, the Pokemon Moba APK can be easily downloaded on Android devices via Play Store. Follow the simple steps given below:

1. Open Play Store.
2. Type in Pokemon Unite.
3. Tap on the first result that pops up.
4. Tap the Install button and wait for it to finish downloading.
5. Open the game and enjoy a seamless experience.

Pokemon Unite Apple Store: For iOS Devices

1. Open Apple Store.
2. Search Pokemon Unite.
3. Open the first result, and click on Install.

Twitter Reaction on Pokemon MOBA

As #PokemonPresents trended at the time of release, fans expected something big is coming from Pokemon & Tencent team-up. However, Pokemon fans are not amused by the revelation of the MOBA game. Check out some hilarious tweets.

Sinnoh remakes indeed! I hope you are able to download Pokemon Unite APK for Android/iOS.