Wanna squad up in Pokémon Unite? Here’s how
What’s better than starting a fight with friends by your side?
Pokémon Unite is a new 5-v-5 free-to-play MOBA on the Nintendo Switch. In this multiplayer Pokémon game, players choose from one of 20 Pokémon and battle it against one another. And what better way to celebrate a hard-fought victory than with your friends? Playing Pokémon Unite with friends is the best way to play, but playing with friends on the Nintendo Switch isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it is possible. Here’s how to invite your friends to a play in Pokemon Unite.
How to invite friends
Inviting friends on Switch
Using Lobby ID
Using Trainer ID
How to invite friends to Pokémon Unite on the Nintendo Switch
Inviting friends to Pokémon Unite on the Nintendo Switch is pretty simple.
First, go ahead and exchange friend codes with the person you want to invite.
Open Pokémon Unite.
At the main menu, select Unite Battle and start a lobby.
Select one of the plus signs around your character or press the Y button to open up your friends list.
Choose the person you want to invite, and select Player Info.
Then select Invite Friends.
All your friend has to do at this point is accept the invitation.
How to invite players using a Lobby ID
If you want to play with someone you’re not friends with, you can still invite them to your game without adding their friend code.
Start Pokémon Unite.
At the main menu, select Unite Battle and start a lobby.
At the top left of the screen, you’ll see a Lobby ID. Share that ID with whoever you’d like.
That’s all it takes. The player joining just has to input the Lobby ID into the Lobby Search option of the main menu.
How to invite cross-platform players
Pokemon Unite is available on the Switch but will come to iOS and Android in September. You won’t need their friend code to invite them, but you’ll need to share your Trainer ID.
Start Pokémon Unite.
At the main menu, press L to open your Trainer Info.
Share the code at the bottom of the screen to add your cross-platform friend.
We’ll have to put this to the test once the iOS and Android versions release this September.
Unite for the fight
Pokémon Unite is a great multiplayer game, made even better when you’re playing with friends. It also has a surprising amount of depth, so be sure to check out our Pokémon tier list to figure out who is the best Pokémon for your play style. And while you’re at it, check out all of the free gifts available for Pokémon Unite now. Coordinate with friends and claim victory!
New MOBA on the block
Pokémon Unite
Unite and fight!
Pokémon Unite is the new free-to-play MOBA game featuring your favorite Pokémon in intense 5-v-5 battles.
