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) for its beloved mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. The game's online services will officially shut down on November 28th, 2024. This announcement comes just days before the game's seventh anniversary on November 21st.
The Shutdown Details:
- End of Online Services: November 28th, 2024, at 7:00 AM PST. This means no more Leaf Tickets, no more Pocket Camp Club memberships.
- Pocket Camp Club Auto-Renewal Cessation: October 28th, 2024. No refunds will be issued for active memberships after this date, but players will receive a commemorative badge.
- Last Chance for Leaf Tickets: November 26th, 2024. Stock up before they're gone!
A Silver Lining: An Offline Version is Coming!
While the online experience is ending, Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. While features like Market Boxes, gifts, and visiting friends' campsites will be absent, the core gameplay will remain. Your saved progress will carry over, allowing continued play without an internet connection. Expect more details on this paid offline version around October 2024.
A Trend of Mobile Game Closures at Nintendo:
This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo phasing out 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, while sad for fans, isn't entirely unexpected.
Download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store and enjoy these final moments before the online servers close. Stay tuned for our upcoming article on Netflix's Monument Valley 3!
