Pokemon Unite is bringing MOBA to the Nintendo Switch in the most Nintendo way possible this week.
PItting teams of Pokemon against each other is nothing new, but the gameplay included in Pokemon Unite is very different from the battles people have grown to know.
Pokemon Unite takes place on Aeos Island, a mythical location 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.
And 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.
Bringing the traditional PC gameplay to the Nintendo Switch is not without its challenges, but it looks like plenty of fans are ready to test out the new formula.
WHAT TIME IS POKEMON UNITE COMING OUT ON NINTENDO SWITCH?
Based on recent reports, the Pokemon Unite Release time has been scheduled for around 8am BST on July 21, 2021.
This is based on the latest Nintendo eShop listings and preload instructions being shared, meaning things could shake out a little differently in real time.
Nintendo has not provided an exact time for when Pokemon Unite will become playable but gamers should have access before 5pm BST.
The Pokemon Company has also confirmed that they will be offering cross-platform support between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, which will allow players on both platforms to battle together and against one another.
Additionally, if you log in using your Nintendo Account or Pokémon Trainer Club account, you’ll be able to use your game data on any device. You can play on both Nintendo Switch and a mobile device without losing your progress with this feature.
A further statement from the Pokemon Company explains: “Get ready for Pokémon to heat up your summer with the July 21 release of Pokémon UNITE on Nintendo Switch.
“Offering a new kind of Pokémon battle, this strategic team battle game gives players the opportunity to compete in 5-on-5 team battles.
“Add some thunder to your battles by logging in to Pokémon UNITE on Nintendo Switch by August 31, 2021, to receive Zeraora’s Unite license.
“This Electric-type Mythical Pokémon is as fast as lightning, catching opponents and dealing massive damage in the blink of an eye. Zeraora’s Unite Move sends out a powerful electric blast, creating a zone of plasma around its strike zone.”