Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Shutting Down

The news is official: Nintendo is ending online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on November 28th, 2024. This announcement has surprised many fans of the popular mobile game.

The Shutdown Date: November 28th, 2024

Mark your calendars! November 28th, 2024, marks the end of online play for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. This means no more Leaf Tickets, no more Pocket Camp Club memberships (auto-renewal ends October 28th; no refunds after that date, but a commemorative badge will be awarded). Your final opportunity to acquire Leaf Tickets is November 26th. Say goodbye to the online community at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.

A Silver Lining: An Offline Version is Coming!

While online services are ending, Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. While features like the Market Box, gifting, and visiting friends' campsites will be absent, the core gameplay will remain. Your saved progress will carry over, allowing continued play without an internet connection. Expect details on this new version around October 2024.

Nintendo's Mobile Game Strategy

This closure follows Nintendo's trend of discontinuing mobile games, including Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost. Mario Kart Tour is also currently in maintenance mode. Therefore, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while unexpected for many, is not entirely surprising to long-time observers of Nintendo's mobile game strategy.

Download and Enjoy the Remaining Time

If you haven't already, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store to enjoy the remaining time. And stay tuned for our next article on Netflix's Monument Valley 3.