While Pokemon Unite has only been out for a few weeks on Nintendo Switch, there has already been multiple updates, new characters, and data-mining leaks. It has attracted MOBA players and Pokemon fans with its accessible free-to-play download, but hasn't been without criticism either. This hasn't stopped Pokemon Unite's popularity yet, and while the Switch is a great portable console, many fans are eagerly awaiting for the game to come to mobile devices.
While the 5V5 multiplayer title isn't coming to PC yet, a Mobile release has been confirmed for Android and iOS devices. This shouldn't come as a surprise to MOBA players, as the genre has been making its way to mobile devices for some time now, including the popular League of Legends and Smite. Pokemon Unite publisher Nintendo has also been steadily releasing mobile titles for years now, with more on the way.
RELATED: Pokemon Unite Update Balances Characters and Adds Spectator Mode
Pokemon Unite has been confirmed as releasing on mobile devices in September 2021. There is no exact date provided by Nintendo or developer TiMi Studios, but there has been no indication the version will be delayed. Thankfully, the multiplayer title has been confirmed as including cross-save and cross-play functionality. This means Switch players don't have to worry about starting over from scratch and having to grind for every battle item or favorite unlockable Pokemon Licences if they want to make the change to Mobile.
While great for friends without a Switch who want to team up together, the cross-play feature could lead to more AFK and rage quitting teammates. It is far easier to just swipe an app away and forget about a losing match when there's 1000 other apps somebody can distract themselves with. Hopefully the Fair Play points system will weed this undesirable gameplay out from cross-play games.
By the Pokemon Unite release for Mobile in September, Blastoise should more than likely be included in the roster. This means all 4 starters (including Pikachu) from the original Kanto region will be available. This might be disappointing for Sinnoh region Pokemon fans, or indeed any fan of the other regional characters in the franchise, but it's a great inclusion for those who love Squirtle.
With Gardevoir being added to the roster recently and already shaking up established strategies, it will be interesting to see how Blastoise is handled by new and experienced players alike. The water-type Pokemon will be a defender, and only time will tell if it can keep up with Snorlax, who is widely regarded as the best and easiest defender to play.
Pokemon Unite is available now as a free download on Switch, and will be available in September for iOS and Android devices.
MORE: Pokemon Unite: Snorlax Builds
