Yes, you read that right! Nintendo is shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The announcement of the game's End of Service (EOS) has taken many players by surprise. Let's explore what this means.
When is Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Shutting Down?
Online services for Pocket Camp will end on November 28th, 2024. If you're still enjoying your cozy campsite, make the most of these final moments. Ironically, this closure comes just days before the game's seventh anniversary on November 21st.
Leaf Ticket purchases and Pocket Camp Club membership renewals will cease on October 28th. Auto-renewals for the Pocket Camp Club will stop on this date; no refunds will be issued for active memberships after that point, but you will receive a commemorative badge. Your last chance to purchase Leaf Tickets is November 26th. Say your final goodbyes to the online community on November 28th at 7:00 AM PST.
The Good News: It's Not a Complete Goodbye!
Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. While features like Market Boxes, gifts, and visiting friends' campsites will be removed, the core gameplay experience will remain. You'll retain your saved data and can continue playing without an internet connection. More details on this paid version are expected around October 2024.
This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo phasing out its mobile games. Dr. Mario World, Dragalia Lost, and now Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have all met this fate, with Mario Kart Tour currently in maintenance mode. Therefore, the shutdown isn't entirely unexpected for some.
Enjoy these final moments in Pocket Camp, available now on the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our next story on Netflix's Monument Valley 3.
