A major new update for Pokémon Unite has added Achievements amongst other improvements and fixes for the game, as well as the highly-anticipated new fighter, Duraludon. This follows the addition of Pokémon Unite combatants including Hoopa and Treevenant, who recently joined the 5V5 MOBA.
Pokémon Unite receives frequent updates to not only introduce new content and events, but also to address bugs and balance the game. The most notable updates for many fans are the regular additions to the list of playable Pokémon available in Unite's roster. The steadily expanding roster allows players to develop a wide range of strategies for their competitive matches, as different Pokémon offer different strengths and weaknesses to suit a wide variety of playstyles. As well as new characters, past updates have included alterations to the basic gameplay, often requested by fans, such as improvements to Pokémon Unite's matchmaking system.
Now the game's latest major update, announced by the Pokémon Unite Twitter account, has confirmed Trainers now have the chance to earn Achievements. These are split into Type 1 and Type 2 Achievements, with the former providing various objectives to achieve in battle, like reaching a certain number of KOs in a row, and the latter requiring players to utilize various moves. Along with the new game feature comes a host of improvements, revealed by the patch notes, including various buffs and nerfs for different Pokémon, as well as a few general bug fixes. Hoopa's moves have been nerfed with lessened damage and longer cooldowns, with a similar change made to the item Slow Smoke. Meanwhile, changes to Hoopa's fellow newcomer Treevenant consist of increased movement speed and buffs to the moves Pain Split and Wood Hammer. The full patch notes are as follows:
If the app has not been updated on your device, please restart the app to apply this update.
Changes have been made to some Pokémon stats and moves to adjust the balance of Unite Battles.
Blastoise: Rapid Spin
Mr. Mime: Guard Swap
Mr. Mime: Confusion
Mr. Mime: Psychic
Cramorant: Dive
Cramorant: Air Slash
Alolan Ninetales: boosted attack
Alolan Ninetales: Aurora Veil
Lucario: Close Combat
Greedent: The following stats have been decreased: movement speed
Greedent: Tackle
Greedent: Defense Curl
Eldegosss: Cotton Guard
Eldegoss: Unite Move: Cotton Cloud Crash
Decidueye: Spirit Shackle
Decidueye: Unite Move: Nock Nock
Zeraora: Volt Switch
Trevenant: The following stats have been increased:
Trevenant: Wood Hammer
Trevenant: Pain Split
Tsareena
Tsareena: Trop Kick
Tsareena: Stomp
Gengar: Unite Move: Fairy Frolic
Gengar: boosted attack
Hoopa: Shadow Ball
Hoopa: Hyperspace Hole
Hoopa - Hoopa Confined: Basic Attack
Hoopa - Hoopa Confined: Hyperspace Fury
Aegislash: Sacred Sword
Slow Smoke
Also included in this update is the release of Pokémon Unite's new Ranged Attacker Duraludon, a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon announced earlier this year. Duraludon's Attack Style is Physical, and it's recommended as an Intermediate fighter. The pocket monster will suit those looking to cause maximum chaos, with its attacks able to harm multiple opponents at a time, rather than just one. The character was confirmed as the game's next fighter during the February Pokémon Presents event, which also confirmed other updates for Pokémon-related games and projects, and even revealed the upcoming Generation 9 mainline games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Achievements give players handy targets to aim for when they might otherwise feel somewhat aimless through normal gameplay, and Achievements in Pokémon Unite will offer something new for competitive Pokémon Trainers to strive for. While it is unlikely that Pokémon Unite has any secret achievements at this time, they could well be coming in the future, and the newly-added Achievements should still offer players a series of optional goals they can have fun aiming for.
Sources: Pokémon Unite/Twitter, Pokémon Unite