Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Closing Down

You read that right! Nintendo has announced the end of service (EOS) for its popular mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. Let's explore the details.

The End of an Era: When is Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Shutting Down?

Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will cease on November 28th, 2024. This marks a bittersweet end, falling just days after the game's seventh anniversary on November 21st.

Auto-renewal for Pocket Camp Club memberships will stop on October 28th, 2024. Existing memberships will not be refunded, but players will receive a commemorative badge. Leaf Tickets can be purchased until November 26th, 2024. The final farewell to online gameplay will be at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th, 2024.

A Silver Lining: An Offline Version is Coming!

While online services are ending, Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. While features like the Market Box, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites will be removed, the core gameplay will remain. Players will retain their saved data and enjoy continued play without an internet connection. More details on this paid offline version are expected around October 2024.

A Trend of Mobile Game Closures at Nintendo?

This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo gradually discontinuing its mobile games. Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost have already met similar fates, and Mario Kart Tour is currently in maintenance mode. Therefore, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp isn't entirely unexpected.

Download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store now to enjoy the remaining time. Stay tuned for our next story on Netflix's Monument Valley 3.