Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Closing its Doors
Yes, you read that correctly! Nintendo has announced the end of online services for its beloved mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. The game's online functionality will officially cease on November 28th, 2024. This announcement comes just days before the game's seventh anniversary on November 21st.
The Shutdown Timeline:
- 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: The last day to purchase Leaf Tickets.
- November 28th, 2024, 7:00 AM PST: Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will end.
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. This version will lack online features such as the Market Box, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites. However, players will retain their saved progress and can continue enjoying the core gameplay offline. More details on this paid offline version are expected around October 2024.
Nintendo's Mobile Game Strategy:
This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo gradually phasing out its mobile games. Games like Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost have already met a similar fate, and Mario Kart Tour is currently in maintenance mode. Therefore, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while unexpected for some, aligns with this broader trend.
If you wish to enjoy the game's online features one last time, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our upcoming article on Netflix's Monument Valley 3.
