The highly-anticipated mobile MOBA title, Pokemon UNITE has finally been released globally with Patch 1.2 dropping shortly after its launch. This patch update will be the first major update for the game which will deliver a ton of gameplay changes and new in-game content. The Pokémon UNITE Patch 1.2 update will be implementing quality of life improvements, bug fixes, and a new Battle Pass for players to enjoy. A ton of adjustments will also be implemented for various Pokemons to balance the gameplay. More in-game cosmetics called Holowears will also be added for players to collect in this latest patch.
More content added for Pokémon UNITE Patch 1.2 update
To shake up the game, Pokemon Unite drops a massive patch update that will surely spice up the meta for the recently released mobile MOBA title. Shortly after the official release of the global version of the game, the Pokémon UNITE Patch 1.2 was introduced which delivered exciting new additions to the game such as cosmetics and balance changes.
Pokémon UNITE Patch 1.2: New Content
Mobile and Nintendo Switch Crossplay
Mobile players can play with or against Nintendo Switch players. Switch players can also sync their game progress to the mobile version of Pokemon Unite using their Pokemon Trainer Club and Nintendo Switch Account.
New Battle Pass
A new set of rewards are up for grabs with the upcoming new battle pass for Pokémon UNITE Patch 1.2. The title of the battle pass is Galactic Ghost 094 and will feature space-themed Holowears for players to collect.
Pokémon UNITE Patch 1.2: Gameplay Adjustments
Charizard
Fire Punch: Target gets burned when hitting multiple opponents
Flamethrower: Increase movement speed after attacking
Fire Blast: Cooldown decreased
Seismic Slam: Cooldown decreased, increase damage dealt by basic attacks, and restores HP when damaging opponents
Absol
Night Slash: Cooldown decreased and decreased range of the second attack
Sucker Punch: Cooldown decreased and increased duration of the hindrance
Zeraora
Slash: Reduced amount of attacks done but increased damage per hit
Spark: Period between moves increased and increased the amount of consecutive Wild Charge attacks when using Spark
Wild Charge: Cooldown decreased, reduced damage received when using attack
Cinderace
Pyro Ball: Cooldown reduced, increase to total damage done
Flame Charge: Cooldown reduced
Blazing Bicycle Kick: Bugs fixed
Blaze: Bugs fixed
Venusaur
Giga Drain: Increases the reduction of damage the user receives after use
Petal Dance: Increases the total damage done, cooldown reduced, increases movement speed for longer
Talonflame
Attack: Stat increase
Fly: Cooldown reduced, increased movement in the air
Flame Sweep: Unite technique gauge is easier to charge
Garchomp
Defense: Stat increase
Sp. Defense: Stat increase
Rough Skin: Adjustments made to activation delay
Greninja
HP: Stat increase
Attack: Stat increase
Smoke Screen: Bug fixed
Substitute: Targets hit substitute easier
Water Shuriken: Bug fixed
Torrent: Reduced attack boost
Waterburst Shuriken: Unite technique gauge is easier to charge
Wigglytuff
Sp. Attack: Stat decrease
Pound: Lower damage
Dazzling Gleam: Lower damage
Sing: Bug fixed
Cute Charm: Reduced activation gap
Cramorant
Basic Attack: Damage increase
Surf: Damage decrease
Dive: Time between moves reduced
Gatling Gulp Missile: Damage decrease
Lucario
Power-Up Punch: Damage to opponent lowered
Close Combat: Damage increase, increased amount of hits, and bug fixed
Alolan Ninetales
Blizzard: How damage is dealt after hitting an obstacle has changed
Snow Globe: Bug fixed
Fans will definitely get busy with the Pokemon UNITE Patch 1.2 update. It will be interesting to see if this new mobile MOBA title will be able to compete with the prominent mobile MOBAs such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and League of Legends: Wild Rift