Pokémon Uniteis now available on mobile, offering the same experience you’d find on Nintendo Switch — just on a much smaller screen. Like all games that make the jump from console to mobile, a few concessions had to be made for things to run properly, and you’ll need to spend a few minutes fiddling around in theSettingsscreen to optimize your performance.
Whether you’re a returningPokémon Uniteplayer or picking up the game for the first time, here are a few ways you can make the mobile experience just as incredible as it is on Switch.
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Find the settings menu
Before you may start changing all the available gameplay options, you’ll first need to find theSettingsmenu — and if you don’t know where to look, it’s a bit difficult to find.
Once you’ve found your way to theSettingsscreen, there are dozens of options for customizing your gameplay experience. Many of these are up to personal preference, but there are a few that all players will find beneficial.
Adjust your graphics for optimal performance
The easiest way to improvePokémon Unite‘s performance is by changing its graphical fidelity. There are two ways to do this on mobile — changing yourGraphics Qualityand changing yourFrame Rate.Pokémon Unitewill automatically suggest the best settings for your device, but feel free to lower your graphics quality to optimize your frame rate. While fancy effects are nice, getting a stable 60 fps results in a remarkably smooth experience and has a direct impact on your performance.
You might also want to turn off theVibrate Function, as it can get a bit annoying at times. It can even cause you to misclick an icon if it happens at just the right time during combat or while trying to score points for your team.
Switch up your control scheme
Like any competitive multiplayer game worth its salt,Pokémon Uniteprovides you with a variety of ways to customize your control scheme. One of the first options you’ll want to explore isOpponent Lock-On Priority. This determines where your attacks will aim by default — and most players will want to make sure this is set toLowest Remaining HP.Pokémon Uniterewards final hits with more experience than other combat contributions, and targeting nearby opponents with little remaining HP is an easy way to ensure you’re pulling in decent XP during battles.
You should also explore the Advanced Controls scheme, as it’ll provide you with a bit more control over aiming your attacks than the standard settings. It’s still best to keep automatic basic attacks on, as this will allow you to focus on cycling through your skills and abilities without getting bogged down with monotonous button presses.
Modify your Battle Info
Speaking of skills and abilities, one key option you’ll want to enable isShow Cooldown Decimal Values. This will provide you with more accurate timing for your skill cooldowns and makes it incredibly easy to queue up your next attack and efficiently cycle through them in combat.
Along those same lines, ensure yourBoosted Attack Gaugeis turned on. This will remind you when you’re about to deliver a powerful basic attack — which is activated at different times for each character. If you’re a new player, knowing when you’re about to deliver this attack can help you plan out an effective combat strategy — and ensure you live to fight another day.
Don’t jump right into Ranked Matches
Even if you’re a long-time Switch player, run through a few Standard matches to perfect your control scheme before diving into Ranked. verify you’re pulling a good frame rate, test out your performance on both Wi-Fi and cellular data, and ensure you’ve personalized your control scheme and Battle Info to your liking. Each player will have a different preference for mobile controls, and the above list should just be considered a starting point.
After toggling back and forth between each option a few times and testing them out in unranked matches, you should finally have a good grip on howPokémon Unitehandles on mobile. Just remember that there’s a strong chance you’ll be paired up against players on Nintendo Switch — thanks to a robust crossplay option — and you’ll need to put your best foot forward if you’re hoping to walk away victorious.
