Pokémon Unite releases Western-themed Holowear for Zeraora, Dragonite

Pokémon Unite’s newest update is called “New Sheriff in Town” and it’s available to players now. The Pokémon MOBA’s latest battle pass unlocks Wild West–themed rewards, including new outfits for your trainer and Holowear that puts your Zeraora in a studded cowboy hat, or Dragonite in an adorable worker’s apron.

Developers teased this event by showing an in-game video that showed Zeraora burst through a peaceful, deserted city. You can get the premium battle pass here Pokémon UniteIt costs approximately $7.99, 490 Aeos. The Holowear imbues Zeraora’s attacks with a western flair — as you defeat enemies, wanted posters will pop up.

A sheriff event is also included in the new season. Players can collect badges to redeem for rewards. Among the western-themed items is an “excavation style” Machamp that gives the working fighter leather chaps and a hard hat. This event’s first round of log-in bonus will be available from January 31 through February 13.

Pokémon Unite is a free-to-play competitive arena game from The Pokémon Company and TiMi Studios. The game launched on July 2020 for the Nintendo Switch. Since then, it has received numerous updates, adding fun skins such as a Blastoise and an astronaut Gengar. More recently, The Pokémon Company released a new mainline game, Pokémon: Legends Arceus.