The Pokémon Company announced that it will end service for the team battle game Pokémon UNITE on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 12:00 AM UTC.
Alongside expressing gratitude and apologies to players, the company announced the upcoming schedule.
Pokémon UNITE Brings Its Roughly Five-and-a-Half-Year History to a Close on Tuesday, March 23, 2027
【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
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— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) October 27, 2026
Since launching on Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the team battle game Pokémon UNITE expanded to mobile devices and has been enjoyed by many players.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the official Pokémon X account (@Pokemon_cojp) announced the end of service for the game:
- End of Service Date and Time: Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 12:00 AM UTC
In its official statement, the company expressed its gratitude and apologies: "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our players for their patronage, and we sincerely apologize for having to make this announcement (Translated)."
Players can continue playing the game until the end-of-service date, and special events will also be held to thank the community.
Additionally, the previously announced standalone international official tournament, Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo, will take place as scheduled.
Schedule Leading Up to the End of Service
- Suspension of Aeos gem sales: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 AM UTC
- Suspension of new UNITE Club memberships and automatic renewals: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 AM UTC
- Special event and update leading up to the end of service: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Competitive tournament Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo: Regional qualifier tournaments will be held sequentially starting Saturday, December 5, 2026
For more details on the competitive tournament Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo, please visit the official Pokémon UNITE website.
Aeos Gem Refunds
After service ends, refunds will be issued for unused paid Aeos gems.
Players holding unused paid Aeos gems should not delete the Nintendo Switch game software or uninstall the mobile app until the refund process is complete.
How to Check Unused Paid Aeos Gems
- 1. Select the + icon in the upper-right corner of the home screen
- 2. Check the balance in the upper-right corner of the Aeos gem purchase screen
Detailed instructions for the refund process will be announced on the official Pokémon UNITE website after service ends.
Special Event and Update Leading Up to the End of Service
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the game will receive an update that includes a special event and the Library feature.
During the special event, players will be able to obtain various items, including Unite licenses and Holowear that have appeared in the game up to now.
Library Feature for Viewing Player Records
The development team is preparing the Library feature, which will allow players to check their battle records, acquired licenses, Holowear, and more even after service ends!
By completing the required Library data download before the end-of-service date and time, players can use the Library feature to view certain records and in-game content after the game shuts down.
Players who want to keep their play records should be sure to download the data before service ends.
For more details, please check the Pokémon UNITE End of Service Notice.