Nintendo to Shut Down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Yes, you read the headline correctly! Nintendo has made a surprising announcement: they are shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. This popular game's end of service (EOS) has left the gaming community in shock. Despite the game's apparent success, it seems that Nintendo has other plans.

When Are They Shutting Down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp?

Mark your calendars for November 28th, 2024, as this is when the online services for Pocket Camp will cease to exist. If you're still enjoying your time at your cozy campsite, now might be the moment to cherish these final days. Interestingly, the game will be celebrating its seventh anniversary on November 21st, just a week before its EOS.

This means no more purchasing Leaf Tickets and no more renewing your Pocket Camp Club memberships. Starting October 28th, auto-renewals for the Pocket Camp Club will be halted. If your membership continues past this date, you won't receive a refund, but you will get a special badge in your mailbox as a keepsake.

Make sure to grab any remaining Leaf Tickets by November 26th, as this will be your last opportunity. Prepare to bid farewell to the online community on November 28th at 7:00 AM PST.

But Here’s Some Good News: It’s Not A Complete Farewell!

There's a silver lining amidst the closure. Nintendo is set to release a paid offline version of the game. While it won’t feature the same social interactions, such as Market Boxes, gifts, or visiting friends' campsites, the core gameplay experience will remain intact.

You'll be able to retain all your saved data and continue enjoying the game without an internet connection. Look out for more details about this new paid version, expected to be announced around October 2024.

It's worth noting that Nintendo has been gradually phasing out its mobile games. Titles like Dr. Mario World, Dragalia Lost, and now Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have all faced similar fates. Even Mario Kart Tour has been put into maintenance mode. Thus, the shutdown of Pocket Camp might not be entirely unexpected for some.

If you wish to make the most of these final moments, you can still download Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. And don't forget to check out our upcoming story on Monument Valley 3 by Netflix.