Pokemon Unite has finally ended a long era with a brand-new release, adding Morpeko to the game for the first time. Though 2026 is the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, it brought sad news for Pokemon Unite fans, as the game will no longer be supported at the World Championships after this year. The game was part of the World Championships 2026, but the finals before the closing ceremony were a bittersweet moment for fans and casters alike. Still, the game will keep on being actively supported, and it may be in a much better state after September and October 2026.
Pokemon Unite gave away free rewards for its anniversary this year, alongside a long event with four Legendary Pokemon making their debut. Despite the game adding almost 20 new Pokemon this year alone, some roles remain quite underrepresented, to the point that only a small part of the roster makes up for them. For example, the All-Rounder role is taken up by 35 Pokemon on the roster, and another 27 are Attackers. Instead, only 13 are Defenders, and even fewer are Speedsters. Luckily, Morpeko fixes that.
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