Pokémon UNITE to end service in March 2027

The Pokémon Company will shut down Pokémon UNITE on March 23, 2027, ending the online multiplayer game’s service on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices nearly six years after its launch.

The Pokémon Company will shut down Pokémon UNITE on March 23, 2027, ending the online multiplayer game’s service on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices nearly six years after its launch.

The company announced the closure on the game’s official website, thanking players who had supported it since its release on Nintendo Switch in July 2021. The mobile versions followed in September that year.

A special in-game event will begin on November 12 and run until the service ends, allowing players to obtain previously released items, including Unite licenses, Holowear and Trainer fashion items.

Sales of Aeos gems, the game’s paid currency, will stop on October 27. Players can use any gems they already hold until the shutdown. New UNITE Club memberships and automatic renewals will also be suspended, although existing members can continue using their benefits until their current membership periods expire.

An update scheduled for November 12 will introduce a Unite Coin Exchange, along with login bonuses and special missions through which players can earn coins and exchange them for in-game items.

The update will also add a library feature that will allow players to view certain records and content, including owned Pokémon licenses, Holowear, Trainer fashion items and tournament results, after the online service ends. Players must complete the required data download before March 23, 2027, to retain access to the feature.

After the shutdown, players will no longer be able to log in or participate in battles. The library feature will remain available to eligible players, although its data generally cannot be transferred between devices and will no longer receive support.

The Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo tournament will go ahead as planned, with online regional qualifiers beginning on December 5, 2026. The finals are scheduled for March 20-21, 2027, in Tokyo, with a total prize pool of $1 million.