Free-to-play MOBA game Pokémon Unite has established a significant fan base since its arrival on Switch and mobile in 2021, but now it will be leaving select markets.
In an official statement, The Pokémon Company revealed that Unite will end its service in Belgium and the Netherlands from November 30, 2025. Title downloads will not be available after this date, and in-game items (including subscriptions and Aeos Gems) will not be available for purchase from October 31, 2024. Here is the message in full:
Thank you all for your continued support of Pokémon UNITE.
Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to end service for Pokémon UNITE in Belgium and the Netherlands as of November 30, 2025.
As of November 30, 2025, service for Pokémon UNITE will end in Belgium and the Netherlands. The app will no longer be available for download on mobile devices or Nintendo Switch after that date. In-game items, including Aeos Gems and subscriptions, will no longer be available for purchase starting October 31, 2024. Please use all in-game items before November 30, 2025.
Players can apply support for all issues before November 30, 2025.
We would like to thank our players in Belgium and the Netherlands for their support and apologize for the inconvenience.
The official reason was not given, but as he pointed out Pokémon GO Hub“the move is widely speculated to be due to strict rules and regulations regarding loot boxes and gacha mechanics in Belgium and the Netherlands”.
When Pokémon Unite launched on Switch, we thought the gameplay was engaging, but we couldn’t help but feel that the game was focused on looting people’s purses to win games, rather than providing a level playing field for everyone.
