# Free-to-Play Pokémon Game Is Shutting Down After 5 Years

https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-unite-end-service-announcement/

Pokémon games come in all shapes and forms. There are the mainline Pokémon games, where players must collect 'em all and engage in battle with other trainers. But these pocket monsters have appeared in other video game genres as part of several series spin-offs. For example, Pokémon Unite is a MOBA similar to League of Legends but with Pokémon. The concept is fun, and the fact that it's free-to-play caught the attention of many. Unfortunately, its servers will soon shut down permanently.

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Created: 2026-10-27T10:25:42.825405+00:00

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Original source: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-unite-end-service-announcement/