Nintendo is shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! The announcement has surprised many fans. Let's explore the details.
The Shutdown Date:
Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will end on November 28th, 2024. This means no more Leaf Tickets or Pocket Camp Club memberships. Auto-renewal for the Pocket Camp Club stops on October 28th; existing memberships won't be refunded, but players will receive a commemorative badge. Your last chance to purchase Leaf Tickets is November 26th. The final online farewell is at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.
A Silver Lining: Offline Play:
Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. While features like the Market Box, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites will be removed, the core gameplay will remain. Your saved progress will carry over, 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 of Nintendo phasing out mobile games. Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost have already been shut down, and Mario Kart Tour is currently in maintenance mode.
Final Thoughts:
Enjoy the remaining time in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! Download it now from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our next article covering Netflix's Monument Valley 3.
