Nintendo has announced that the MOBA title Pokémon Unite will no longer be available in the Netherlands and Belgium starting October 31, 2024. Recently, Armarouge has joined the roster of fighters. Among the recently added fighters in the MOBA are Ceruledge, Falinks, Miraidon, MewTwo, Dragapult, Urshifu, Mew, Glaceon, the Ice-type evolution of Eevee, Dodrio, Sableye, Metagross, Magikarp, and Gyarados. Below is the announcement from Twitter:
As of October 31, 2024, in-game items, including Aeos Gems and subscriptions, will no longer be available for purchase in Pokemon UNITE in the Netherlands/Belgium on mobile devices or Nintendo Switch.
From October 31, 2024, in-game items, including Aeos Gems and subscriptions, will no longer be available for purchase in #PokemonUNITE in the Netherlands/Belgium on mobile devices or Nintendo Switch.
For more information please see: https://t.co/EzPdSyXH9D
— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) September 27, 2024
Here’s an overview of the title from the official site:
A powerful form of energy surrounds Aeos Island, making Pokémon stronger and granting them even more extraordinary abilities. Trainers from all over the world come to this island to harness this energy and challenge each other in thrilling battles. Before heading into the arena, each player chooses a Pokémon. Throughout each battle, Pokémon level up and may even temporarily evolve!
Pokemon UNITE is a team battle strategy game developed together by The Pokemon Company and TiMi, a studio of Tencent Games. Pokemon UNITE is a free-to-play cross-platform game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. In this game, participants will compete in 5 vs 5 team battles. During the fights, players will collaborate with their teammates to capture wild Pokémon, level up their Pokémon, and defeat enemy Pokémon, all while trying to score more points than the opposing team within the designated time. Pokemon UNITE introduces a new type of Pokémon battle that requires strategic planning and teamwork. It is straightforward yet filled with complexities to discover.
Pokemon Unite is currently available on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices via iOS and Android as a free-to-play title. Stay tuned for more information.