New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Pokemon Unite will shut down on March 23, 2027, ending online services on Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS. After more than five years, The Pokemon Company and developer TiMi Studio Group are closing the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. In-game purchases will be suspended, and online matches will end in all modes.

The company has already stopped selling its paid currency, Aeos Gems, and has ended new Unite Club memberships and auto-renewals. Players can still spend any Aeos Gems they hold until the shutdown. Current Unite Club members will keep their benefits until their membership ends. The announcement also outlines a farewell event and an offline library feature that will preserve selected game record...