The latest update for Pokémon UNITE, Version 1.18.2.5, was released on April 17, 2025, focusing on enhancing matchmaking and overall gameplay balance.Perfectly Nintendo+2Sportskeeda+2Pokémon Forums+2
🔧 Update Highlights
- Matchmaking Adjustments: To create a more balanced and fair competitive environment, the matchmaking system now prioritizes pairing players with others in nearby regions. This change aims to improve connection quality and reduce latency during matches. Pokémon Forums
- First to 500 Mode Tweaks: Adjustments have been made to the “First to 500” game mode to ensure more balanced and engaging matches. Sportskeeda+1GameFAQs+1
- Bug Fixes: Various bugs have been addressed to enhance overall game stability and performance.
To access these new features and improvements, ensure your game is updated to the latest version. If the update isn’t applied automatically, restarting the Pokémon UNITE app should prompt the update process.