Key facts
- The Pokémon Company and TiMi Studio Group announced on October 27, 2026 that Pokémon UNITE service ends on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC for both Nintendo Switch and mobile versions.
- Aeos Gem sales were suspended immediately on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC, while players can still spend gems they already own until service ends.
- New UNITE Club membership purchases and automatic renewals were suspended on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC, though current members keep their benefits until their current membership period ends.
- Pokémon UNITE first launched on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2021, and later arrived on Android and iOS mobile devices on September 22, 2021.
The Pokémon Company and TiMi Studio Group announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, that Pokémon UNITE service ends on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC for both Nintendo Switch and mobile versions. The Pokémon Company said: “We regret to inform you that service for Pokémon UNITE will end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC.”
TheGamer reports that after Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC, players on Nintendo Switch and mobile cannot log in or battle and the game is entirely unplayable with no online servers and no offline mode. The game is multiplayer-only with cross-platform play, so the shutdown removes online matches and leaves no offline play. GosuGamers and GoNintendo report the same shutdown of online play. IGN reports that once the game closes, players will be able to view stats and achievements and play practice rounds through the library feature, though online matches will not be available.
TheGamer reports the game remains playable, functional and supported until March 23, 2027, on Nintendo Switch and mobile. Shacknews and GosuGamers report that a library feature arrives with the November 12, 2026 update, letting players view certain records and in-game content after service ends. GoNintendo and IGN report that players must finish the required library data download before Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC or be unable to use the library feature afterward. Shacknews reports that downloads start November 12, 2026, the same day the farewell event begins.
Shacknews reports that the developers are looking into further measures to let players interact with their Pokémon and other unlocked items after service ends. Shacknews and GoNintendo report that after service ends, the team will no longer publish or maintain the Pokémon UNITE Game Content Guidelines for Online Platforms and will stop supporting use of Pokémon UNITE video and images.
TheGamer and GosuGamers report a special farewell event beginning Thursday, November 12, 2026, that runs until the game’s closure. During the event, players can unlock Unite licenses and Holowear from throughout the game’s five-year history. TheGamer and GoNintendo report that qualifier tournaments for the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo start December 5, 2026, with the final competition in Tokyo two days before shutdown.
Shacknews and TheGamer report that the companies suspended Aeos Gem sales immediately on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC, though players can still spend gems they already own until service ends. GosuGamers and GoNintendo report that the companies suspended new UNITE Club membership purchases and automatic renewals at the same time, but current members keep their benefits until their current membership period ends.
Pokémon UNITE is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) where two teams of five battle by defeating wild Pokémon to level up and evolve during matches. The game is free on Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS, and launched in July 2021 to mixed reception.
Pokémon UNITE launched on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2021, and reached Android and iOS mobile devices on September 22, 2021. The March 23, 2027, end arrives a few months shy of the game’s sixth anniversary, counting from the Nintendo Switch launch on July 21, 2021, Shacknews reports. This is not the first time Pokémon has ended support for a spin-off, though games such as Pokken Tournament remain playable.
TheGamer reports that TiMi Studios and The Pokémon Company no longer believe the game is worth supporting, though it is unclear how large the player base is five years in. Shacknews reports that new content for Pokémon UNITE was announced during the Pokémon World Championships before the game was suddenly removed from the event’s list of games, causing trepidation, and that the game was left off the Pokémon World Championships 2027 list, a removal that led many players to expect the shutdown.
Polygon.com reported on June 26, 2026, that four Legendary Pokémon would join the game: Yveltal on July 3, 2026, Palkia on July 17, 2026, Reshiram on August 7, 2026, and Solgaleo on August 21, 2026. Season 43 began July 1, 2026, with Regal Style: Pikachu as a Battle Pass reward likely restricted to Premium Pass purchasers, and seasons typically last around a month.
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