Pokémon UNITE will officially shut down on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC. This brings the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game’s run on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices to a close.
TiMi Studio confirmed the sunsetting in a post on October 27, 2026. Players will no longer be able to log in or participate in battles after the shutdown. The game initially launched on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2021. It later expanded to mobile devices on Sept. 22, 2021.
The developers thanked the Trainers who have played since launch. Plans for special events and updates leading up to the game’s closure were also announced. Additionally, the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo esports event will still proceed as planned as the title’s final competitive event.
Key Takeaways
- Pokémon UNITE servers will officially shut down on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC.
- Until then, players can continue playing the game.
- Premium currencies and subscription services will no longer be purchasable in the game.
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Pokémon UNITE suspends Aeos gem sales and UNITE Club memberships
As part of the end-of-service (EOS) preparations, Pokémon UNITE suspended Aeos gem sales. The Game will also stop accepting new UNITE Club memberships on Oct. 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC. Automatic renewals for existing UNITE Club memberships will also be closed. Current subscribers can continue to enjoy their membership benefits until the end of their existing membership periods.
Players can still use their remaining Aeos gems until the game’s service ends.
Special event and library feature coming in November 2026
Pokémon UNITE will receive an update on November 12, 2026, which will introduce a special event and a new library feature.
The event will give players opportunities to obtain various in-game items, including Unite licenses and Holowear previously released in the game.
Meanwhile, the library feature will allow players to view certain records and in-game content even after the servers shut down. However, players must complete the required library data download before March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC to retain access to the feature.
The developers cautioned that library data generally cannot be transferred when players change devices. Support for the library feature will also end when the game shuts down. Players experiencing issues should contact support before the deadline.
Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo tournament to proceed
Despite the game’s impending closure, the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament will take place as previously announced.
Qualifier tournaments are scheduled to begin on December 5, 2026. The competition will give players an opportunity to continue participating in the game’s competitive scene before the end of service.
The developers encouraged Trainers to continue enjoying Pokémon UNITE and its upcoming events until the final day.
After the shutdown, the developers will also stop publishing and maintaining the Pokémon UNITE Game Content Guidelines for Online Platforms. Support regarding the use of Pokémon UNITE videos and images will no longer be provided.
FAQ
Pokémon UNITE will end service on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC.
TiMi Studio announced the game’s end of service but did not provide a specific reason for the shutdown in the announcement.
Yes. The shutdown applies to both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of Pokémon UNITE. Players will no longer be able to log in or participate in battles after the end-of-service date.
Yes. Players can continue using their remaining Aeos gems until Pokémon UNITE ends service on March 23, 2027. However, Aeos gem sales were suspended on October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC.
No. New UNITE Club memberships and automatic renewals were suspended on October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC. Existing members can continue enjoying their benefits until the end of their current membership periods.
Yes. The Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament will proceed as previously announced, with qualifier tournaments scheduled to begin on December 5, 2026.
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