Pokemon Unite Mobile Release Date & Roster Expansion
The first bit of news that was announced during the Pokemon Presents video today was that the Pokemon MOBA game for the Switch, Pokemon Unite, has received a release date for the mobile launch.
The game will release on iOS and Android devices on Sept. 22, and players can receive special Pikachu bonus rewards for pre-registering before launch. Pokemon Unite will feature crossplay between both the Switch and mobile versions.
Additionally, the game’s roster will be expanded with two new Pokemon. Mamoswine and Sylveon will both be added to the game and will be playable with Unite Licenses.
Pokemon Cafe ReMix
The spin-off game Pokemon Cafe Mix will be getting a complete revamp titled Pokemon Cafe Remix. It will have all sorts of changes and improvements to the original game, which is both a Switch and mobile free-to-play title.
There will be new puzzles and Pokemon in Cafe Remix with new dress-up options and ways to grow your staff. This will help provide interesting content for the game if you enjoyed the game but found yourself dropping off from it. Cafe Remix will be available this coming fall.
Pokemon Masters EX Two-Year Anniversary Update
The mobile game Pokemon Masters EX is celebrating its second anniversary, and it was announced that players will be able to enjoy an update that adds free Sync Pair scouts, Legendary Events, new storylines, and more.
In addition to 100 Sync Pairs with 10-pair scouts available to collect daily, players can also receive 3,000 free gems in the game right now. N is also returning to the game on Aug. 29, pairing up with Resiram in an anniversary outfit. There will be two more anniversary pairs down the line as well.
Finally, on Sept. 15, a new storyline featuring villains will begin, starting with Kanto’s Giovanni.
Galarian Pokemon in Pokemon GO
Another mobile game celebrating an anniversary is Pokemon GO, which turned five years old in July. To celebrate, Pokemon that first appeared in the Galar region will appear in the wild from Aug. 20 at 10:00 am local time to Aug. 31 at 8:00 pm local time.
Players may encounter and catch Wooloo, Skwovet, and Falinks during this event, and the legendary dogs Zacian and Zamazaneta will appear in five-star raids.
There’s also a tease for an event featuring Hoopa, a legendary Pokemon who seems responsible for why the Galarian Pokemon are appearing.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Overview Trailer
During the Pokemon Presents video, we saw a detailed trailer featuring information from the upcoming remakes, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The trailer gave us an overview of what the game is about, who Team Galactic is, and some of the new features we can expect that make the games differ from the originals.
One new feature that was announced is a place called Pokemon Hideaways that cause certain Pokemon to appear depending on which statues you’ve placed in your Secret Base. Some Pokemon may be exclusive to this area. Another new feature is the ability to change your outfit after collecting new clothes and styles.
Finally, in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the fan-favorite feature of partner Pokemon walking behind you during your journey is back.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will release for the Switch later this year on Nov. 19.
Dialga and Palkia Switch Lite
If you’re excited about the upcoming remakes above, you may be interested in the special edition Switch Lite featuring legendary Pokemon Dialga and Palkia that was announced.
This special edition Switch Lite will feature the two cover legendaries from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and is a nod to the special edition Nintendo DS Lite that featured the same two Pokemon back in 2006.
This Switch Lite will be available to purchase beginning on Nov. 5.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Overview Trailer
Finally, the last bit of news announced during the Pokemon Presents video was all about Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which releases early next year. We saw a lengthy breakdown of information about the game including the gameplay and features we can expect.
The trailer teaches us all about the Hisui Region, which is the ancient Sinnoh land on which we will research Pokemon for the very first time. We’ll start in a base village and roam around the open region, catching and battling Pokemon along the way.
We see brand new features such as using Pokemon for travel, crafting, and much more. There are even new Pokemon evolutions for Basculin and Stantler and a new regional form for Growlithe.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus will release on Jan. 28, 2022 on the Nintendo Switch, and it will have connectivity with Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl via Pokemon Home.
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