The popular mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, is shutting down on October 30th, 2024. Netmarble's announcement, posted on their official forums, confirms the closure, with in-app purchases already disabled.
This news comes as a surprise, given the game's six-year run and numerous high-profile collaborations with other fighting game franchises. The developer cited a lack of new fighters to adapt from the King of Fighters roster as a contributing factor to the closure, though this is likely not the sole reason.
What's Next?
King of Fighters ALLSTAR's closure unfortunately reflects a growing trend in the mobile gaming industry, with many long-running live-service games facing closure. This highlights the challenges of maintaining these titles, even within the lucrative mobile market.
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