Today marks the end of an era for fans of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global, as the game officially concludes its run on January 30th. With the servers set to shut down, it's time to reflect on the journey and look ahead to what's next.
How Long Did This One Last?
Developed by Sumzap and initially published by Nexon before being handed over to Sesisoft, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days was a beloved game that, unfortunately, had a relatively short lifespan. The global servers managed to keep the game alive for 3.5 years, while the Japanese version lasted a commendable 5 years. For an anime-based gacha game, this duration is quite respectable, especially considering the declining revenue in recent times.
The developers have shifted their focus to the new Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade gacha game. Despite the impending shutdown, they continued to support KonoSuba: Fantastic Days until the very end, releasing voiced story updates and a final song just three weeks ago. They also organized a farewell livestream in December, featuring Kazuma's voice actor, which added a personal touch to the goodbye.
The Japanese version went the extra mile by archiving the entire main story on their YouTube channel, allowing fans to relive the adventures of Kazuma and his quirky team at any time. Additionally, an offline version was made available, enabling players to access the game's story, voice lines, and character collection even after the servers go offline.
Sadly, the global version of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days won't have an offline version or a dedicated YouTube channel. However, fans can still enjoy the Japanese YouTube channel to spend more time with Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and the rest of the crew.
And that concludes our coverage of the KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global shutdown. Stay tuned for more gaming news, including the upcoming February Community Day featuring Karrablast and Shelmet in Pokémon Go.
