Pokemon Unite update out now (version 1.16.1.4), patch notes

Pokemon Unite has received its latest update, and with version 1.16.1.4, the game has received a new Goal Hacker battle item, a new lucky ice pops event, Holowear Elegant Style: Sylveon, and more.

Outside of content, some items have been buffed while others have been nerfed. A number of bug fixes are also available.

Here’s the full rundown:

Pokemon Unite update version 1.16.1.4 patch notes

Update Details

• New battle item added:
  • Goal Hacker
  • It can be obtained at Aeos Emporium starting 2024-09-27 at 07:00 UTC.
• New lucky ice pops event is underway! You can participate in the event to obtain fabulous rewards!
• The fabulous new Holowear Elegant Style: Sylveon is available now! You can participate in the treasure chest challenge right away to obtain it!
• Shop Updates
• Event Updates

Buffed Items

To make Unite Battles more strategic and diverse, battle items with lower win and usage rates have been buffed.

• Goal-Getter
  • Cooldown: 75s → 60s
• Slow Smoke
  • Cooldown: 40s → 35s
• Fluffy Tail
  • Cooldown: 25s → 22s

Nerfed Items

To maintain balance with other battle items, items with high win rates have been nerfed.

• Eject Button
  • Cooldown: 75s → 80s
• X Attack
  • Duration: 7s → 6.5s

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Tsareena and Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) could use their Unite Moves on opponents in an unstoppable status.
• Fixed an issue where certain Pokémon like Umbreon and Mimikyu could become invulnerable to damage.
• Background music and effects for some home backgrounds have been adjusted.

Pokemon Unite is live on the Switch eShop and mobile with the version 1.16.1.4 update. For information about the previous patch, check out our coverage here.

Credit to Pokemon for today’s patch notes.