Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Set to Close!

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is shutting down! Nintendo recently announced the End of Service (EOS) for the popular mobile game, leaving many players surprised. While the game celebrates its seventh anniversary on November 21st, 2024, its online services will officially cease on November 28th, 2024.

The Shutdown Timeline:

• October 28th, 2024: Auto-renewal for Pocket Camp Club memberships ends. Existing memberships will not be refunded, but players will receive a commemorative badge.
• November 26th, 2024: Last day to purchase Leaf Tickets.
• November 28th, 2024, 7:00 AM PST: Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp officially conclude.

A Silver Lining: Offline Play!

While online features will be removed, Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. This version will lack online interactions like Market Boxes, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites. However, players will retain their saved progress and enjoy the core gameplay experience without an internet connection. More details on this paid offline version are expected around October 2024.

Nintendo's Mobile Game Strategy:

This shutdown follows a trend of Nintendo gradually ending support for its mobile titles. Games like Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost have already been discontinued, and Mario Kart Tour is currently in maintenance mode. Therefore, the closure of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp isn't entirely unexpected.

For those wanting to enjoy the game's final days, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage on Netflix's Monument Valley 3.