The Pokémon Company announced that it will discontinue service for the competitive game " Pokémon UNITE " (hereinafter "Pokémon UNITE") at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
The company expressed its gratitude and apologies to users and announced the schedule moving forward.
"Pokémon UNITE" will come to an end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, bringing its approximately five-and-a-half-year history to a close
【重要なお知らせ】
いつも『Pokémon UNITE（ポケモンユナイト）』を遊んでいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
この度、『ポケモンユナイト』は2027年3月23日（火）をもちまして、サービスを終了させていただくことになりました。…— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) October 27, 2026
Since the Nintendo Switch version launched on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the competitive game “Pokémon UNITE” has expanded to include a smartphone version and has been enjoyed by many users.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the official Pokémon X account ( @Pokemon_cojp ) announced the end of service for the game.
- Service End Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 9:00 a.m.
The official account expressed gratitude and apologized, stating, “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our customers for their continued support, and we sincerely apologize for having to make this announcement.”
Players will be able to continue playing until the service ends, and special events will be held to express gratitude to the users.
Additionally, the previously announced “Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo,” an international official tournament exclusively for “Pokémon UNITE,” will be held as scheduled.
Schedule Leading Up to Service Termination
- "Gems" will no longer be sold: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Suspension of new “UNITE Membership” sign-ups and automatic renewals: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Special events and updates leading up to service termination: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- "Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo" Tournament: Qualifying rounds will be held sequentially starting Saturday, December 5, 2026
For details on the “Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo” tournament, please visit the official Pokémon UNITE website.
Refunds for “Gems”
After the service ends, refunds will be issued for any unused paid Gems.
If you have unused paid Gems, please do not delete the Nintendo Switch game software or uninstall the smartphone app until the refund process is complete.
How to Check for Unused Paid Gems
- 1. Select the “+” icon in the upper-right corner of the Home screen
- 2. Check your balance in the top-right corner of the Gem purchase screen
Please note that detailed instructions for the refund process will be provided on the official "Pokémon UNITE" website after the service ends.
Special Event and Update in Preparation for Service Termination
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, a special event and an update—including the “Library” feature —will be released.
During the special event, players will be able to earn various items that have appeared in the game so far, such as Unite Licenses and Holo Wear.
"Library": A Feature to View Player Records
We are currently preparing the “Library,” which will allow you to view your battle records, earned licenses, Holo Wear, and more even after the service ends!
If you complete the download of the necessary Library data by the service termination date and time, you’ll be able to use the Library feature to view certain records and in-game content even after the service ends.
If you’d like to keep a record of your gameplay history, be sure to download the data.
Please check the “Pokémon UNITE” Service Termination Notice for details.
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