Pokemon UNITE to end service on March 23, 2027

The Pokemon Company and developer TiMi Studio Group will end service for free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game Pokemon UNITE on March 23, 2027, the companies announced.

Pokemon UNITE first launched for Switch on July 21, 2021, followed by iOS and Android on September 22, 2021.

Here is the full end-of-service announcement and schedule:

Pokemon UNITE End-of-Service Date / Time: Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC

Note: This applies to both the Nintendo Switch version and mobile device version.

We offer our sincerest gratitude to the many Trainers who have played since service started for the Nintendo Switch version on July 21, 2021. We would like to express our thanks to everyone by holding a special event until service ends. The Pokemon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament (an event for Pokemon UNITE only) will also be held as previously announced. We hope you continue to enjoy Pokemon UNITE until the final day of service. After service ends, the “Pokemon UNITE Game Content Guidelines for Online Platforms” will no longer be published or maintained, and we will no longer provide support regarding use of Pokemon UNITE video and images.

Schedule Until End of Service

• Suspension of Aeos gem sales
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC
  • With service ending, we are suspending Aeos gem sales as of today. Players will be able to use Aeos gems they currently have until service ends.
• Suspension of new UNITE Club membership purchases and automatic membership renewals
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC
  • Players who are currently UNITE Club members will be able to continue using their membership benefits and services until the end of their current membership period. For more details, please see the relevant section below.
• Special event and update leading up to the end of service
  • Starting Thursday, November 12, 2026
• Pokemon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament
  • Qualifier tournaments will start on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Suspension of Monthly Paid UNITE Club Membership Services

Because service will end for Pokemon UNITE, we will handle UNITE Club memberships as follows:

• New Memberships
  • As of 05:00 UTC today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, we will no longer be accepting new UNITE Club memberships.
• Automatic Renewals
  • As of 05:00 UTC today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, we will also be suspending current UNITE Club membership automatic renewals. Players who are already UNITE Club members can continue to use the service until the end of their current membership period.

Special Event and Update Leading Up to the End of Service

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, there will be an update that includes a special event and a “library” feature. During the event, players will be able to obtain various items, including Unite licenses and Holowear that have appeared in the game up till now.

“Library” Feature That Will Allow Players to View Certain Records and In-Game Content

Even after service ends, players who complete the required library data download before Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC will be able to use the library feature to view certain records and in-game content. Players who do not complete the required download before service ends will not be able to use the library feature afterward.

After service ends on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, players will no longer be able to log in to the game or participate in battles. Players who completed the required library data download before service ends will still be able to access the library feature. Library data generally cannot be transferred when changing devices, and support for the library feature will not be available after service ends. Players may reach out to Support for any issues before Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC.