Pokemon Unite: Release Date, Playable Pokemon and More
By Jack Cohen
Pokemon Unite release date has fans wildly excited for Pokemon's newest entry in the MOBA genre.
This is Nintendo's take on the popular MOBA 5-vs-5 style game League of Legends and Dota 2 have popularized over the years. Players will battle each other and other wild Pokemon on the map as each playable Pokemon levels up and evolves over the course of the game.
You may think you know Pokémon...but you’ve never seen a battle like this!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 24, 2020
Experience exciting 5-on-5 matches in #PokemonUNITE, a new strategic team battle game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices!
Here’s your first look at some gameplay footage ? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/mgJLjZYKC7
Pokemon Unite: Release Date
Pokemon Unite's release date is slated for late 2020 as of now. No specific date has been released as it seems Nintendo is unsure when the game will be fully realized and finished. Surely, more information about the game will be released in the coming weeks.
Pokemon Unite: Devices
Pokemon Unite will be available for the Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices.
Pokemon Unite: Playable Pokemon
All playable Pokemon as of release are as follows:
- Pikachu
- Charizard
- Lucario
- Blastoise
- Gengar
- Snorlax
- Talonflame
- Venusaur
- Machamp
- Clefable
Fans hope more Pokemon will become available as the game grows and Nintendo gets a better handle on balance and what sort of characters the game needs.
All this information was released during Pokemon Presents that can be watched entirely here.