Is a Nintendo Switch Online (paid) membership required to play Pokémon UNITE on the Nintendo Switch? Pokémon Support June 30, 2022 18:08 Updated Follow No. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon UNITE. Related articles Is there any difference between the Nintendo Switch version and mobile version of Pokémon UNITE? How much does Pokémon UNITE cost to play? Can I use the same save data for both the Nintendo Switch version and mobile version of Pokémon UNITE? What are the recommended system specifications for Pokémon UNITE? Can I play Pokémon UNITE with other players even when I’m not connected to the internet?