From Engadget · Will Shanklin · · 50s
Pokémon Unite shuts down March 2027
The five-on-five battle arena game will end service in March 2027 after nearly six years.
In brief
The five-on-five battle arena game will end service in March 2027 after nearly six years. Pokémon Unite, a free-to-play battle arena game, will shut down on March 23, 2027, ending its nearly six-year run. Originally reported by Engadget.
Pokémon Unite ends in March
Pokémon Unite, a five-on-five battle arena game, will shut down on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC. The game launched on Switch in July 2021 and came to mobile months later.
How the game worked
Players chose a Pokémon at the start of each match. The monsters evolved and learned new abilities as the game progressed. It supported cross-platform play between Switch and mobile.
What happens to your purchases
Gem sales stopped today. Existing gems will work until shutdown. A final update on November 12 adds a farewell event. A new Library feature lets you view some in-game items after end-of-service.
What matters most
Pokémon Unite, a free-to-play battle arena game, will shut down on March 23, 2027, ending its nearly six-year run.
