Version 1.0.0 notes
Game by Omniscye · https://omniscye.itch.io/empress-pokemon-2d-arena
Status on this site
Omniscye released 1.0.0 for Windows and Android. The hosted browser build used on poke2darena.com reports version 1.0.0 via /api/health (verified 2026-10-15).
Headline changes (from the Major Game Update)
Fullscreen arena UI with health bars in the action; solo menu pause vs live private matches.
Customizable Android touch layouts; Windows keyboard rebinds remain.
Optional Battle Evolution and Living Arena in Quick Battle; CPU vs CPU spectator mode.
Destructible cover plus themed Living Arena pads on the six arenas.
Quieter, more controllable sound with separate buses and presets.
Trainer name + Badge Case for gym wins; private room rematches; Toxic / speed-boost limits in private play.
Install reminders
Windows: extract the full 1.0.0 ZIP, run Empress-Pokemon-2D.exe, keep accompanying files together. Existing Windows data is retained when updating as directed.
Android: install the 1.0.0 APK; allow first-launch asset prep. Important: Android 1.0 uses a new app identity and starts fresh versus 0.4.1. Requires Android 8.0+; ARM64 / ARMv7 / x86_64 included. 4 KB page devices are the target; 16 KB page compatibility is not guaranteed.
Roster & AI disclosure
Itch lists over 1,000 Pokémon. Easy/Normal/Hard CPU changes timing and rhythm without inflating stats.
Itch AI disclosure: AI Assisted (Code, Graphics, Text). Unofficial fan game; Pokémon content belongs to Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK inc., and The Pokémon Company.