Pokémon UNITE will end service on March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC, and that date shapes everything about this listing. The Pokémon Company built it as a 5-on-5 strategic team battle game, and Google Play shows over 100 million installs. It is available through Google Play only.
Service ends March 23, 2027
The shutdown date is fixed, so anyone starting now has a set window. The current version is 1.24.1.1, last updated August 21, 2026, and the game first released on September 20, 2021.
It needs Android 5.0 or later and an internet connection at all times. Offline play is not possible.
A match on Aeos Island
Trainers head to Aeos Island and play Unite Battles in teams of five. Each side tries to score more points than the other before time runs out. Along the way you defeat wild Pokémon, level up and evolve your own Pokémon, and stop the opposing team from scoring.
Unite Moves are special moves available only in these battles. Communication tools include signals, quick-chat messages and voice chat. Ranked matches award points on a global leaderboard, and Holowear lets you dress your Pokémon in holographic outfits.
Where it sits among Pokémon titles
Other Pokémon games worth a look include Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon TCG Live, Pokémon Shuffle Mobile, Pokémon Sleep and Pokémon Café ReMix.
What sets UNITE apart is its format: 5-on-5 team battles on Aeos Island, with ranked matches and a global leaderboard for those who want to climb.
Pokémon UNITE pros and cons
Pros
- Google Play shows a 4.4 rating from about 1.9 million ratings
- Contains no ads
- Cross-platform play with Nintendo Switch and synced progress
- Ranked matches with a global leaderboard
- Voice chat and quick-chat messages for teamwork
Cons
- Service ends March 23, 2027
- Optional in-game purchases are available
- Internet connection required, and data charges may apply
- Rated Everyone 10+
Is Pokémon UNITE safe?
Pokémon UNITE is made by The Pokémon Company and installs from Google Play. It is rated Everyone 10+ and shows no ads, though optional in-game purchases exist. An internet connection is required to play. No license or security review details are provided.
How to install Pokémon UNITE
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Pokémon UNITE when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
