Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Ending Its Online Service While New Game Emerges
End of an Era for Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
Seven years after launching on iOS and Android, Nintendo has announced that online service for Animal Crossing Pocket Camp will be ending on November 28th at 11 AM ET. In a statement today, Nintendo assured current players they would still be able to fully enjoy the game for three more months. “We will continue to hold events and add items until the service-end date.”
Key Dates and Changes to Expect
- November 28th: Online services will cease.
- November 27th: Leaf Tickets will no longer be available for purchase.
- October 28th: New Pocket Camp Club subscriptions will not be accepted, and existing subscriptions will cease to renew.
However, November won’t mark the permanent end of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Players can carry over their save data to a new version of the game, currently in development, by linking their Nintendo accounts. The new Animal Crossing Pocket Camp will be a paid app, devoid of in-app purchases, and won’t require a constant internet connection to play.
Nintendo's Strategic Shift in Mobile Gaming
The announcement is part of Nintendo’s gradual shift away from mobile gaming. It began its mobile journey in 2015 with Miitomo, followed by popular titles like Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem: Heroes, and Pocket Camp. In recent years, there hasn't been much product development for mobile platforms, but at least the company is ensuring Pocket Camp players aren't left without options, unlike the discontinuation of Dragalia Lost.
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