Pokémon UNITE Shutting Down in 2027: Date and Details

Pokémon UNITE will shut down its service on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC, on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The announcement marks the beginning of the game's farewell and establishes a schedule for its final months of operation.

Until then, Trainers will still be able to play. There will also be a special event and a library feature to preserve part of the experience after the shutdown.

When will Pokémon UNITE shut down?

The service will officially end on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC. In Mexico City, this corresponds to 6:00 PM on March 22.

After the shutdown, players will no longer be able to log in or participate in battles. The library will require a prior download to remain accessible.

Here are the key dates from the announced schedule:

1. October 27, 2026: Sales of Aeos Gems will be discontinued.
2. October 27, 2026: New UNITE Club memberships and automatic renewals will be discontinued.
3. November 12, 2026: Update introducing the special event and library feature.
4. March 23, 2027: Official service shutdown at 00:00 UTC.

What will happen to Aeos Gems and UNITE Club?

Players will be able to use any Aeos Gems they already own until the shutdown. Those with an active UNITE Club membership will continue receiving their benefits until their current subscription period ends.

For this reason, it is worth checking your remaining Gems and membership expiration date before planning your final gaming sessions. Purchases and subscriptions have different deadlines during this farewell period.

A special event will accompany the game's final months

The November 12 update will introduce special UNITE coins that players can earn by completing missions and receiving login bonuses. These coins can be exchanged for UNITE licenses, Holowear, and other previously released items.

This will be an opportunity to organize matches with friends, return to a favorite Pokémon, or spend the final weeks completing personal goals. Every group can choose its own way to say goodbye to the game.

The library will let you preserve some of your memories

The library will allow players to view UNITE licenses, Holowear, Trainer outfits, and certain achievements and records. It will also provide access to the Practice Area.

To use this feature after the shutdown, players must complete the required data download before the service ends. Once available, these resources will download through regular gameplay or when accessing the feature for the first time.

In general, this data cannot be transferred to another device. If it is deleted or lost after the shutdown, it may be impossible to recover. Support for this feature will also be unavailable once the service ends.

What is Pokémon UNITE?

Pokémon UNITE is a team-based game featuring five-on-five battles. Coordination, movement across the battlefield, and scoring points are central elements of its gameplay.

Some of its main features include:

• Pokémon with different abilities and roles.
• Cross-platform battles between Nintendo Switch and mobile players.
• Customization options for Trainers and their Pokémon.

This combination gives players different reasons to return, whether to compete, learn how to use another Pokémon, or enjoy a match with their regular team.

What should you do before the shutdown?

If you want to prepare for the game's farewell, consider following these steps:

1. Check the exact shutdown time for your country.
2. Review in-game announcements when the November update arrives.
3. Complete the required library download well before the shutdown.
4. Save any screenshots you want to keep separately.
5. Organize your final matches with friends.

The announcement gives players time to decide how to make the most of their remaining sessions. One last match with your regular team, a screenshot of your Trainer, or a visit to the Practice Area could become lasting memories of this chapter.

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