Nintendo Is Shutting Down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp!

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

You read that right! Nintendo has announced the end of online services for its popular mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, leaving many players surprised. Let's explore the details.

The End of the Line: November 28th, 2024

Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will cease on November 28th, 2024. This means no more Leaf Tickets, no more Pocket Camp Club memberships (auto-renewal ends October 28th – no refunds after that date, but you'll receive a commemorative badge!), and no more interacting with the online community. Your last chance to acquire Leaf Tickets is November 26th. The final online farewell is scheduled for 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.

A Silver Lining: Offline Play Awaits

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

Part of a Larger Trend

This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo discontinuing its mobile games, including Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost, with Mario Kart Tour also seemingly winding down. Therefore, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while unexpected for many, is not entirely shocking.

If you wish to enjoy the game's remaining online days, download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our next article covering Netflix's Monument Valley 3.