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Pokémon UNIT first launched on Switch on July 21, 2021, followed by iOS and Android on September 22, 2021.
Here is the full announcement and end of service schedule:
Pokémon UNIT End of service date/time: Tuesday March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC
Note: This applies to both the Nintendo Switch version and the mobile version.
We offer our sincerest gratitude to the many Trainers who have played since the service began for the Nintendo Switch version on July 21, 2021. We would like to express our thanks to everyone by hosting a special event until the end of the service. THE Pokémon UNIT Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo Competitive Tournament (an event for Pokémon UNIT only) will also take place as previously announced. We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon UNIT until the last day of service. Once the service is completed, the message “Pokémon UNIT The Game Content Guidelines for Online Platforms” will no longer be published or maintained, and we will no longer provide support regarding the use of Pokémon UNIT video and images.
Planning until end of service
- Suspension of Aeos gemstone sales
- Tuesday October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC
- With the end of service, we are suspending sales of Aeos gems effective today. Players will be able to use the Aeos Gems they currently have until the service ends.
- Suspension of new UNITE Club membership purchases and automatic membership renewals
- Tuesday October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC
- Players who are current UNITE Club members will be able to continue to use their membership benefits and services until the end of their current membership period. For further details, please see the relevant section below.
- Special event and update leading to end of service
- From Thursday November 12, 2026
- Pokémon UNIT Tokyo Aeos Crown 2027 Competitive Tournament
- The qualifying tournaments will begin on Saturday December 5, 2026.
Suspension of monthly paid UNITE club membership services
Because the service will end for Pokémon UNITwe will process UNITE Club memberships as follows:
- New memberships
- As of 05:00 UTC today, Tuesday October 27, 2026, we will no longer be accepting new UNITE Club memberships.
- Automatic renewals
- Effective 05:00 UTC today, Tuesday October 27, 2026, we will also be suspending current automatic renewals of UNITE Club memberships. Players who are already UNITE Club members can continue to use the service until the end of their current membership period.
Special event and update leading to end of service
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, there will be an update that includes a special event and a “library” feature. During the event, players will be able to obtain various items, including Unite Licenses and Holowear that have appeared in the game so far.
“Library” feature that will allow players to view certain recordings and in-game content
Even after the service ends, players who complete the required download of Library data before Tuesday, March 23, 2027 at 00:00 UTC will be able to use the Library feature to view certain records and in-game content. Players who do not complete the required download before the service ends will not be able to use the Library feature afterward.
After the service ends on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, players will no longer be able to log in to the game or participate in battles. Players who have completed the required library data download before the end of the service will still be able to access the library functionality. Library data generally cannot be transferred when changing devices, and support for library functionality will no longer be available after the service ends. Players can contact support with any issues before Tuesday, March 23, 2027 at 00:00 UTC.
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