Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, to Shut Down
That's right, folks! Nintendo has announced the end of service (EOS) for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. While the game has enjoyed considerable success, its online services will officially cease on November 28th, 2024. This marks a bittersweet end, falling just days after the game's seventh anniversary (November 21st).
The Final Countdown:
- October 28th, 2024: Auto-renewal for Pocket Camp Club memberships will be discontinued. Existing memberships will not be refunded, but players will receive a commemorative badge.
- November 26th, 2024: Last chance to purchase Leaf Tickets.
- November 28th, 2024, 7:00 AM PST: Online services officially end. Say your goodbyes to online features and the community.
A New Beginning (Offline):
Don't despair entirely! Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. While features like Market Boxes, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites will be unavailable, the core gameplay experience will remain. All saved data will transfer to this new version, allowing continued play 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 at Nintendo, with other mobile titles like Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost previously discontinued. Even Mario Kart Tour has entered a maintenance phase. Therefore, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while unfortunate, isn't entirely unexpected.
For those wishing 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.
