The joint efforts of The Pokemon Company and TiMi Studio Group were an immediate success as the game reached nine million downloads on the Switch by September 2021 and hit over 30 million one month after it became available on mobile devices. To this date, Pokemon Unite has reached 70 million downloads on Switch and mobile.
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While the game released to mostly-positive feedback, it has received its fair share of criticisms. Popular Twitch streamer and YouTube content creator Moistcr1tikal pointed out how intense Pokemon Unite’s pay-to-win can be, spending upwards of $100 to improve items held by his Pokemon. While future updates created a less-strenuous experience on players’ wallets, Nintendo and TiMi Studio plan to move ahead with a paid monthly membership for its users. The game will remain free to download and play on the Switch and mobile devices, but players will have the opportunity to spend a little extra to gain perks and items.
While global prices have not been released, the total amount in Japanese Yen is 1,150, equivalent to $8.99 in United States Dollar or $11.49 in Canadian Dollar. Players can expect to receive a special Holowear each month, two free Unite License Trials, two weekly Holowear License trials, new Chat Balloons to use during games, and a 10% discount for Trainer Fashion in the game’s store, plus 40 Gems every day. Players who sign up for the monthly membership will also receive a Hoopa Set Fashion item, available upon first sign-up. It’s worth noting that the subscription will be set to auto-renew but can be canceled at any time, while the items received upon signing up can’t be shared with other accounts on the Switch or mobile device.
Along with the announcement of the membership, a new Pokemon Unite Battle Pass will feature Blastoise and Charizard, unveiling brand-new Holowear for both characters along with some Cherry Blossom-themed items to celebrate Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival. On April 28, a new Event Mission will hit the game and gives players a chance to obtain new Holowear for Eldegoss and Trevenant simply by collecting flowers while performing tasks, and a new Ranked Battle Season will commence with new Mamoswine Holowear. As of May 7, the first Saturday of every month will be Pokemon Unite Day, an event that allows players to use all Pokemon for free, and Holowear will be on sale, along with an increase in Aeos Coins and Aeos Energy from battles.
Pokemon Unite is available now for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
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