Nintendo Has Good News for Animal Crossing Fans

by

Key Takeaways

  • Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will launch on December 3, 2024.
  • The paid, offline title will cost $9.99 until January 31, 2025, after which the price will increase to $19.99.
  • By linking their current Pocket Camp save data with a Nintendo Account, players will be able to transfer their campsite to the new title.

As someone who’s been hooked on Animal Crossing since the days of Tom Nook’s humble shop in my GameCube, I can’t help but feel like a kid at Christmas with the announcement of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete! After seven long years of playing the original game and forming bonds with those delightful villagers, it’s bittersweet to see it go. But knowing that I can transfer my campsite to this new, more complete version is like a dream come true.

Nintendo has shared additional information about the upcoming version of “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp,” titled “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete.” This includes a confirmed release date, which is set for December 3, 2024. The news comes as a relief to fans of the popular mobile game, “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp,” who have been waiting anxiously since the announcement of its closure this summer.

By late August, supporters were disheartened when Nintendo declared that the free mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp would be closing down on November 28, marking seven years since its launch. Although Nintendo promised that players could move their data to a new Animal Crossing mobile game set to release at some point in the future, specifics were limited, causing many fans to air their concerns and reminisce about the game on various social platforms. Fortunately, Nintendo has now disclosed all the details regarding the upcoming replacement for Pocket Camp, including its pricing structure and additional gameplay aspects.

The full version of “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is set for release on December 3, available for download on iOS from the App Store and Android via Google Play. Unlike its free-to-play predecessor launched in 2017, this new edition, titled “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete,” will be a paid game, priced at $9.99 until January 31, 2025, after which the price goes up to $19.99. Unlike the original, this version won’t offer any in-app purchases, but it will feature an extensive collection of items from the seven-year run of the original game, plus seasonal events. Nintendo has confirmed that over 10,000 items will be available in “Pocket Camp Complete.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Release Date

  • December 3, 2024 for iOS and Android

In addition to bringing back beloved characters from Animal Crossing and maintaining its classic gameplay, the latest mobile version also introduces novel elements. Players can now craft Camper Cards, which allow them to introduce themselves to fellow gamers within the game using QR codes. Upon registering a friend’s Camper Card, they might unexpectedly show up at the Whistle Pass – a fresh location in Pocket Camp Complete that will also host live guitar performances. Moreover, engaging in events grants players Complete Tickets, which can be swapped for exclusive items or fortune cookies with special rewards. Nintendo has announced that new events and items will continue to be added to this game until at least September 2025.

Connecting their current “Pocket Camp” save information with a Nintendo Account allows players to move their existing campsite over by signing into the “Pocket Camp Complete” using the same account. This transfer includes all friendship levels, currency (Bells), furniture, crafting items, outfits, and layout designs; however, Leaf Tickets will no longer be functional after this step. Players must complete this action by November 29 to secure their “Pocket Camp” data integration with their Nintendo account.

The Animal Crossing series continues to be one of Nintendo’s most adored franchises, with its popularity skyrocketing following the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons in 2020 for the Nintendo Switch. This game has sold more than 45 million units worldwide, placing it as the second best-selling title on the console behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Given the immense love for this series, it’s no surprise that fans are now pondering the possibility of a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons sequel being released on Nintendo’s upcoming console.

Read More

2024-10-28 18:43