'Pokemon Unite' Patch Notes: New Update Introduces Balance Tweaks and Bug Fixes
Pokemon Unite will be receiving an update tomorrow (Wednesday, August 4) that will add various bug fixes, balancing tweaks and a new spectator mode to the expanding online game.
When Is the 'Pokemon Unite' Update Release Date
According to the official patch notes, the server update will take place this Wednesday at 3 a.m. ET or 12 a.m. PDT.
To apply the patch, you will need to restart Pokemon Unite on your Nintendo Switch device after 3 a.m. ET. You will then be prompted to download the new version of the game.
A test release of the spectator mode will be included as part of the update at launch and will last until 3 a.m. ET on Friday 6 August.
Pokemon Unite: Balancing Tweaks and Bug Fixes
While the "spectate" feature is probably the most exciting change being made to Pokemon Unite this week, the latest patch is mostly preoccupied with implementing balancing adjustments and bug fixes. The patch notes list 49 tweaks to individual fighter abilities, with various cooldown reductions, damage increases and even the odd bit of nerfing (degrading) for certain attacks.
As with the previous update—that introduced Gardevoir as a playable character—Charizard seems to be getting a lot of attention here, with 5 of the changes being made to his moveset alone. Elsewhere, there are also quite a few modifications for the likes of Talonflame, Wigglytuff, Venusaur and Eldegoss, the latter of whom has been slightly nerfed when it comes to their healing powers.
In total, 14 out of the 20 launch Pokemon are being overhauled for this patch.
Pokemon Unite August 4 Patch Notes
The full list of balancing changes can be found below, with information sourced from the official Pokemon Unite website.
Charizard Balancing Tweaks
- Flamethrower: Cooldown reduced.
- Flamethrower: Effectiveness strengthened.
- Fire Punch: Effectiveness strengthened.
- Fire Blast: Cooldown reduced.
- Fire Blast: Effectiveness strengthened.
Talonflame Balancing Tweaks
- Acrobatics: Damage increased.
- Aerial Ace: Damage increased.
- Aerial Ace+ (evolved move): Damage increased.
- Fly: Damage increased.
Venusaur Balancing Tweaks
- Sludge Bomb: Damage increased.
- Sludge Bomb: Status effects strengthened.
- Petal Dance: Move Upgrade
- Solar Beam: Cooldown reduced.
- Verdant Anger: Damage increased.
Absol Balancing Tweaks
- Basic Attack: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
- Night Slash: Damage increased.
- Sucker Punch: Damage increased.
Wigglytuff Balancing Tweaks
- Stat Increase: Defense, Sp. Def, HP.
- Double Slap: Damage increased.
- Double Slap: Status effects strengthened.
- Sing: Status effects strengthened.
- Dazzling Gleam: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Eldegoss Balancing Tweaks
- Cotton Guard: Cooldown increased
- Cotton Guard: HP restoration decreased.
- Cotton Spore: Cooldown reduced.
- Cotton Spore: Status effects strengthened.
- Cotton Spore: Move's Defense, Sp. Def buff has been increased.
- Cotton Cloud Crash: HP restoration decreased.
Cinderace Balancing Tweaks
- Attack stat decreased.
- Blaze Kick: Damage reduced.
- Feint: Move downgrade.
- Pyro Ball: Damage increased.
Gengar Balancing Tweaks
- Basic Attack: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
- Shadow Ball: Damage increased.
- Hex: Move downgrade.
- Dream Eater: Move upgrade.
Zeraora Balancing Tweaks
- Spark: Miscellaneous bug fixes
- Wild Charge: Damage increased.
- Wild Charge: Cooldown reduced.
- Plasma Gale: Damage reduced.
Cramorant Balancing Tweaks
- Whirlpool: Damage reduced.
- Dive: Damage increased.
TBalancing Tweaks
- Basic Attack: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
- Cross Chop: Damage reduced.
- Close Combat: Damage increased.
Lucario Balancing Tweaks
- Power-Up Punch: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
- Bone Rush: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Greninja Balancing Tweaks
- Basic Attack: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Alolan Ninetales Balancing Tweaks
- Snow Warning: Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Pokemon Unite is available now on the Nintendo Switch, with a mobile port coming to iOS and Android sometime next month.
