Pokémon Unite Ending Service For Switch In March 2027
The Pokemon Company International announced that service for Pokemon Unite will permanently end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC. The closure applies to both the Nintendo Switch version, which originally launched on July 21, 2021, and the mobile device version. Aeos gem sales and Unite Club membership purchases were suspended immediately on October 27, 2026. Developers plan to hold a special event and library feature until service concludes. Additionally, the competitive Pokemon Unite Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo tournament will proceed as previously planned before the game shuts down completely.
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- ✓ Service for Pokemon Unite will end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC across both Nintendo Switch and mobile versions.
- ✓ Nintendo Switch service originally started on July 21, 2021.
- ✓ Aeos gem sales and Unite Club membership purchases were suspended at 05:00 UTC on October 27, 2026.
- ✓ The Pokemon Unite Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament will be held as previously announced.
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The Pokemon Company announced the complete termination of the game and suspended in-app purchases.
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Pokemon Unite Ending Service in March 2027
The Pokemon Company International announced that service for Pokemon Unite will permanently end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC. The closure applies to both the Nintendo Switch version, which originally launched on July 21, 2021, and the mobile device version. Aeos gem sales and Unite Club membership purchases were suspended immediately on October 27, 2026. Developers plan to hold a special event and library feature until service concludes. Additionally, the competitive Pokemon Unite Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo tournament will proceed as previously planned before the game shuts down completely.
Why it matters
Pokemon Unite functioned as an official Asian Games medal event during its operational lifespan as a five-on-five strategic team battle game. Following the final closure date, official game content guidelines for online platforms will no longer be maintained or published. Support for the application will cease entirely across all supported hardware.
What is confirmed
- Service for Pokemon Unite will end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC across both Nintendo Switch and mobile versions.
- Nintendo Switch service originally started on July 21, 2021.
- Aeos gem sales and Unite Club membership purchases were suspended at 05:00 UTC on October 27, 2026.
- The Pokemon Unite Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament will be held as previously announced.
Still unconfirmed
- Players are disappointed with the upcoming end of service date.
What to watch next
- The execution of the special event and library feature leading up to the final shutdown.
- The hosting of the Pokemon Unite Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo tournament.
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