Nintendo to Close Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Yes, you read the headline correctly! Nintendo has announced the end of service (EOS) for the beloved mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Players are understandably taken aback by this news, especially given the game's ongoing popularity. Let's delve into the details!

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 operation. If you're still enjoying your time at your cozy campsite, now's the moment to cherish those final days. Interestingly, the game will celebrate its seventh anniversary just a week earlier on November 21st, making this EOS announcement particularly bittersweet.

Come November 28th, you won't be able to purchase Leaf Tickets or renew your Pocket Camp Club memberships. Additionally, auto-renewals for the Pocket Camp Club will stop on October 28th. If your membership is still active after this date, you won't receive a refund, but you will get a special badge in your mailbox as a memento.

Make sure to grab any Leaf Tickets you want by November 26th, as this will be your last opportunity. The final farewell to the online community will happen 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! Nintendo is planning to release a paid offline version of the game. While this version won't include features like Market Boxes, gifts, or visiting friends' campsites, the core experience of Pocket Camp will remain intact. You'll be able to keep all your saved data and continue playing without an internet connection. Look out for more details about this new paid version starting in 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 Pocket Camp have faced similar fates, with Mario Kart Tour currently in maintenance mode. Thus, the decision to shut down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp may not come as a complete surprise to some.

If you want to make the most of the remaining time, you can still download Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. And don't forget to check out our next story on Monument Valley 3 by Netflix!