Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Closing its Doors
Yes, you read that correctly! Nintendo has announced the end-of-service (EOS) date for its beloved mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. The game's online services will officially cease on November 28th, 2024.
The Final Countdown:
This news comes just days before the game's seventh anniversary on November 21st. After November 28th, online features like acquiring Leaf Tickets and renewing Pocket Camp Club memberships will be unavailable. Auto-renewal for Pocket Camp Club memberships will stop on October 28th, with no refunds for existing memberships after that date (though a commemorative badge will be awarded). Your last chance to purchase Leaf Tickets is November 26th. The online community will officially say goodbye at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.
A Silver Lining: Offline Play:
While the online experience is ending, Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. This version will lack online features such as Market Boxes, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites, but core gameplay will remain. Players will retain their saved progress and enjoy the game without an internet connection. More details on this paid offline version are expected around October 2024.
A Trend of Mobile Game Closures:
This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo phasing out mobile games. Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost have already been shut down, and Mario Kart Tour is currently in maintenance mode.
For those wanting to enjoy the game's final days, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our next article covering Netflix's Monument Valley 3.
