After over five years, Pokémon UNITE will shut down in March 2027, reflecting shifting priorities in The Pokémon Company's live service offerings.
This week’s Nintendo news is notably headlined by the upcoming shutdown of Pokémon UNITE. The Pokémon Company has announced that the service for the multiplayer online battle arena game will cease on March 23, 2027. This closure affects both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of the game. The announcement comes months after the game was noticeably absent from the World Championships in July, suggesting a phased winding down of the game’s competitive scene. While details on the strategic decision remain sparse, the end of Pokémon UNITE marks a significant transition in The Pokémon Company’s live service offerings. Sources for this news include Nintendo Everything and Nintendo Life.
Additional Updates in Gaming and Accessories
In Europe, the latest Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial features Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted. Available from October 28 to November 3, this trial lets players experience the classic title with updated HD graphics on both the original Switch and the Switch 2 systems. More details can be found through Nintendo Everything.
Meanwhile, Capcom released an update for Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on the Switch 2. Titled update 4.1, it includes several adjustments and bug fixes aimed at improving the game’s performance, specifically addressing issues related to vocations and enemy interactions. For more technical details, check the update’s rundown via Nintendo Life.
Merchandise and Market Movements
On the accessories front, HORI has unveiled a new line of Legend of Zelda-themed products to coincide with the release of the Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 and to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary. For more details on these items, see Nintendo Life.
Finally, the latest sales on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop have been announced, featuring significant discounts on titles such as Disco Elysium and the Tomb Raider 1-3 and 4-6 Remastered collections. These price drops represent some of the lowest ever for these titles, making it an opportune moment for gamers to expand their digital libraries. Full details of these sales can be sourced from Nintendo Everything.
