Tencent Holdings Ltd and Pokémon Co announced a jointly-developed new game for smartphones and Nintendo Co’s Switch console, the Chinese tech giant’s latest move to foray into the console arena and expand its direct presence outside its home turf.
Pokémon Unite, created partly by Tencent’s Timi Studios, allows players to compete in five-versus-five battles, using the powers and attacks of Pokémon creatures. The software will be released for free with in-game purchases, but doesn’t have a release date yet. The Tencent subsidiary and Pokémon announced their partnership last year.
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