One Major Feature on Pokemon Unite’s China Release Has Become the Cause of FOMO for Global Players

Since its release nearly three years ago, Pokémon Unite has built a strong fanbase by delivering its own spin on the MOBA genre. Yet, just when players thought they knew everything there was to know about the game, the Chinese release swooped in with exclusive features that have players everywhere feeling a little left out.

From fresh game mods to new quality-of-life improvements, China’s Pokémon Unite has quickly made it clear just how far ahead it is of the global version. However, one feature in particular has left players wondering if they’ll ever get it in the worldwide release.

China’s Version of Pokémon Unite Comes Packaged With Player Emotes

One of the most significant upgrades in China’s Pokémon Unite is the inclusion of in-game emotes. These emotes add a social dimension that makes the game feel a little more personal, a little more celebratory, and a lot more fun.

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Alongside the emotes, there’s also a new lobby feature, which, thankfully, isn’t just some waiting area; it’s a fleshed-out mini-hangout zone where players can connect before jumping into the action.

This ability to hang out with other players is one of the most requested features from players worldwide. It’s yet another way that Pokémon Unite is embracing the community experience, which has made it an instant hit among Chinese players as well.

Given these new social features, it’s easy to see why global players might feel left out of the fun, especially considering that they requested these features in the first place.

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While TiMi Studios has yet to confirm whether these new features or the version itself will ever arrive outside of China, there is little reason to think that, aside from a few region-exclusive features, everything else will not be carried over to the international version.

After all, when players start making noise, studios tend to listen, unless, of course, that studio’s Niantic. With any luck, the rest of the world will soon be able to flex their emote game mid-battle or kick back in a virtual lobby.

What Other Features Does Pokémon Unite’s Chinese Version Include?

The emotes and lobby are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to China’s Pokémon Unite, though. It also seems to be shipping with a Battle Royale mode of sorts, striking further intrigue from the onlookers.

This mode takes a departure from the MOBA format to deliver a free-for-all frenzy, allowing players to go solo and compete in a survival-style match until only one player remains.

Alongside this new addition comes a built-in eject button, which lets you close the distance suddenly or make a quick getaway from your opponents. What’s ironic about this addition, though, is how the worldwide version’s ejected just recently got nerfed, while the CN Version is out here being more versatile than ever before.

Lastly, you also get new ways to customize your Pokémon with skins and accessories, which, while not impacting the gameplay, still lets you show off your mons’ achievements and style, adding a bit of flair to the mix. It’s not much for console standards, but for a Pokémon game on mobile, it’s more than people could ever ask for.

At the end of the day, though, with all these extras packed into the Chinese version, international players are left hoping these features will eventually cross over. Hopefully, it will only be a matter of time before all of the MOBA fans can enjoy these features together.

But with all that said, what are your thoughts on Pokémon Unite’s Chinese version? Would you like to see emotes, Battle Royale, and all these added goodies in the global game? Let us know in the comments below!