Nintendo is ending support for its mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, much to the surprise of many players. The game's online services will officially cease on November 28th, 2024, just days after its seventh anniversary. This means no more Leaf Tickets, no more Pocket Camp Club memberships (auto-renewals stop October 28th; no refunds after this date, but a commemorative badge will be awarded), and no more online interactions. The final opportunity to purchase Leaf Tickets is November 26th. Online services conclude at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.
However, there's a silver lining! Nintendo plans to release a paid offline version of the game. While features like Market Boxes, gifts, and friend visits will be absent, the core gameplay will remain. Players can retain their saved progress and enjoy the game without an internet connection. Details on this paid offline version are expected around October 2024.
This closure follows a trend of Nintendo phasing out its mobile titles, including Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost, with Mario Kart Tour also seemingly on a path towards reduced support. While unexpected for some, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is not entirely surprising given this pattern.
For those wishing to enjoy the game's final days, it's available on the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage of Netflix's Monument Valley 3.
