Nintendo Is Shutting Down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp!

Nintendo's Popular Mobile Game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is Closing its Doors

That's right, the beloved Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is shutting down. The announcement has taken many players by surprise, leaving them wondering what the future holds for their cozy campsites.

The Shutdown Date: November 28th, 2024

Online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will cease on November 28th, 2024. This means no more Leaf Tickets, and no more Pocket Camp Club memberships. Auto-renewals for the Pocket Camp Club will stop on October 28th, with no refunds for existing memberships after that date (though a commemorative badge will be awarded). Your final chance to acquire Leaf Tickets is November 26th. Say your goodbyes to the online community at 7:00 AM PST on November 28th.

A Silver Lining: An Offline Version is Coming!

While the online experience is 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 absent, the core gameplay will remain. All saved data will transfer to this offline version, allowing continued play without an internet connection. Expect more details on this paid offline version around October 2024.

A Trend of Mobile Game Closures at Nintendo?

This closure follows a pattern of Nintendo phasing out mobile games, including Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost, with Mario Kart Tour also seemingly in a state of reduced activity. Therefore, the shutdown of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while unexpected for many, isn't entirely shocking.

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