A Pokémon game is officially being taken offline in 2027, at which point it will become completely unplayable on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile devices. This may come as a surprise to some fans of the franchise, but those that are familiar with the details of this particular game probably won't be all that shocked.
The free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite was first released in 2021, and proved a pretty modest hit for The Pokémon Company. However, it was announced in July that the game was officially being dropped from the World Championships. That led players to fear the worst, and now, sure enough, it's been confirmed that the game will be ending its service on March 23, 2027.
"Thank you for playing Pokémon UNITE," reads the official announcement. "We regret to inform you that service for Pokémon UNITE will end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC . . .We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon UNITE until the final day of service."
The Pokémon Company is also suspending sales of Aeos Gems (in-game currency) from today, although any remaining Gems you have can be used until the end of service. Unite Club membership purchases and automatic...
