Pokémon Unite adding Glaceon, free characters for anniversary event

Pokémon Unite, the fashionable Pokémon multiplayer online battle arena game for mobile and Nintendo Switch, is celebrating its first anniversary this month. On Friday, developer Timi Studio Group and The Pokémon Company International announced a special in-game event to commemorate the milestone. Players will be able to unlock a new Pokémon, Glaceon, and take advantage of login bonuses that will gift players characters and Holowear.

This event will begin July 21st and run through October 12. The event will run until October 12. Pokémon UniteAccording to the announcement, licenses will be granted and Holowear available up until five days after log in. If someone happens to own either the Pokémon or Holowear already, then they’ll be compensated 100 Aeos coins for each item they own already.

Here are the Pokémon and specific Holowear styles you’ll be able to get if you log in:

• Day 1: Pikachu, Fashionable Style
• Day 2: Lucario & Concert Style
• Day 3: Blastoise & Firefighter Style
• Day 4: Snorlax, Bedtime Style
• Day 5: Sylveon, Checkered Style

Ice-type Eevee evolution Glaceon will also be available in Pokémon Unite on July 21, Buzzwole, the buff Bug and Fighting-type will be added on Aug. 3, and the armor Pokémon Tyranitar will debut on Aug. 15. In the battle pass season that begins July 21, Pikachu will be a new franchise mascot and get new Holowear. He’ll become a rockstar in this new Holowear.

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The event will introduce a new kind of quick battle called Boss Rush where players team up to beat “power bosses” to earn rewards. The feature will not be offered during event hours. This announcement contains the complete list of days and times this feature will be made available.