Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Shutting Down
Yes, you read that correctly! Nintendo has announced the end of service (EOS) for its popular mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. What led to this decision? Let's find out.
The Shutdown Date: November 28th, 2024
Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will cease on November 28th, 2024. This means no more Leaf Tickets, no more Pocket Camp Club memberships, and no more online interactions with other players. Auto-renewal for Pocket Camp Club memberships will stop on October 28th, with no refunds issued for active memberships after that date (though a commemorative badge will be awarded). Your last chance to acquire Leaf Tickets is November 26th. The final online farewell occurs at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.
A Silver Lining: An Offline Version is Coming!
While the online experience is 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 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 Shutdowns at Nintendo?
This shutdown follows a pattern of Nintendo gradually ending support for 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 closure of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp isn't entirely unexpected.
If you wish to enjoy the game's remaining days, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our next article covering Netflix's Monument Valley 3.
