Nintendo Is Shutting Down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp!

Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Closing its Doors

The news is out: Nintendo is ending online services for its popular mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The announcement has taken many players by surprise. The game's online functions will cease on November 28th, 2024, just days after its 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: Final day to purchase Leaf Tickets.
• November 28th, 2024, 7:00 AM PST: Online services officially end.

A Silver Lining: Offline Play:

While online features are ending, Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. This version will lack online features like the Market Box, gift exchange, 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 offline version are expected around October 2024.

Part of a Larger Trend:

This closure follows Nintendo's recent trend of shutting down mobile games, including Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost. The decision, while unexpected to some, isn't entirely surprising given this pattern.

To enjoy the game's remaining online features, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage of Netflix's Monument Valley 3.