# Free-to-Play Pokémon Game Is Shutting Down After 5 Years

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/free-to-play-pokemon-game-is-shutting-down-after-5-years/
- Published: 2026-10-27T11:08:33+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-unite-end-service-announcement/
- Topics: Business, Companies

## Key points

- Pokémon Unite servers close on 22 March 2027.
- The game will leave Switch, Android and iOS.
- A Library feature will preserve stats and unlocked content.

## Summary

New coverage confirms that Pokémon Unite will close on 22 March 2027, ending the free-to-play game after five years. It will become unavailable on Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS, although players will be able to use a planned Library feature to look back at their statistics and unlocked content.

The closure is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, the day after the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 tournament final. The Pokémon Company has not given a reason for ending support. Gems are no longer for sale, unused purchased Gems will be refunded after the service ends, and memberships will continue until expiry but cannot be renewed. A final update on 12 November 2026 will add an event and discounted items.

## Coverage

- [Polygon: Free-to-Play Pokémon Game Is Shutting Down After 5 Years](https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-unite-end-service-announcement/)
- [GamesRadar+: Pokemon's free-to-play MOBA, Pokemon Unite, is shutting down in March after less than 6 years](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/after-less-than-6-years-pokemon-unite-is-shutting-down-but-its-getting-a-feature-thatll-let-you-hold-onto-your-progress-even-after-the-servers-are-dead/)

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