We haven't heard a whole lot about Pokémon Unite since it was first announced for Switch and mobile last June, but The Pokémon Company has now shared a quick development update.
Progress has been made since last summer's reveal as you'd expect, although there's still work to be done. "More playable Pokémon have been added, changes and additions have been made to the gameplay, the visuals have improved, and much more," The Pokémon Company says. "That said, there's still plenty to be done to ensure the best possible experience."
In order to meet that goal, the development team is asking fans to take part in a regional beta test. Limited to Canada only, this test will take place in March and will offer players the first opportunity to go hands-on with the game, although the beta test will be limited to Android devices.
If you want to take part, you can register at the Pokémon Unite Google Play Store page. Just make sure you meet the requirements listed below.
Eligibility details:
- The Pokémon UNITE regional beta test is open only to residents of Canada.
- Players must be at least 16 years old to participate.
- In-game progress will be reset upon the beta's completion.
- Capture or streaming of gameplay is not allowed during the regional beta test.
Before today, the last we'd heard about the title consisted of some screenshots posted in August, and a leak earlier this year which suggested you'll be able to dress up your Pokémon in quirky outfits.
[source pokemon.com]
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Too bad you have to be in Canada to participate.
It's the Canadian's time to shine!
Pokémon Unite Gets Development Update And Beta Test Announcement But Only If You Live In Canada
Fixed.
I sincerely apologize to canadians for having to be tencents guinea pig this time
Hopefully our Canadian fellows will tell us what the game is like hands on. One day others including Apple will be able to try one day
As your resident NLife canadian, (I mean Kate will probably make an article about it) I'll do my best to report back
Glad they're not putting this anywhere near tomorrow's Direct.
They knew the Canadians wouldn’t completely rip on it. Such nice people 😄
I'm looking forward to this game more than most people seem to be 😬
Brawl Stars had a Canadian beta, and that turned out great! Made me proud to be a Canadian!
This? I have no such faith.
@Neopolitan brawl stars is one of my favourite ever mobile games!
@PBandSmelly from what I've seen they've always gotten beta forbapp store games maybe it's because they give more actual feedback than just it's bad or it's good
@Neopolitan brawl stars is pretty great tbh. Most mobile games suck but this one at least is quality.
I hope gengar or dragonite are in this
Too bad that this game is developed by Tencent, which sort of just shoots down my interests in it.
Dying for this game... super excited!
I’m in Canada too but unfortunately no android device!!!!! Arghhhhhhhh! 😜
Where's Pokémon Sleep tho
Apple user here. oops. guess I'm out.
Don't support Tencent products
I guess I could try it out, it is my Canadian duty.
I'm excited for a Pokemon MOBA, seems like a no-brainer of an idea. Very disappointed that it's Tencent behind it though, expect microtransactions of the wazoo. That very well may be what makes what could be a great experience, a lousy one. But who knows, maybe they'll surprise me.
@VoidofLight @SuperGhirahim64 @Mando44646
What is Tencent and what exactly happened?
They could have at least made it not feel like a mobile game by giving us the beta on the switch.
More like Canada Unite! I just registered right now. I can't wait to try it.
Update: The beta has opened today on March 1st.
My first impressions? Simple, easy, fun 5v5 multiplayer. The tutorials aren't long and the overall UI is easy to navigate. The game runs well on mobile devices and doesn't heat up your phone that much on max settings.
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