Today is the End of an Era for Animal Crossing

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Today is the End of an Era for Animal Crossing

Key Takeaways

  • Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has officially shut down.
  • However, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will launch for mobile devices on December 3, 2024.
  • The new version of the game will cost a one-time fee of $9.99 until January 31, 2025, after which the price will increase to $19.99.

As a dedicated gamer who’s been through the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being part of the Animal Crossing community, it’s hard not to feel a mix of sadness and excitement about the recent announcements regarding Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.

The well-liked, no-cost mobile game known as “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp“, has been officially discontinued. Although the game is no longer playable at this time, followers of “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” have something to anticipate in 2025.

In 2017, the mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, available on both iOS and Android devices, allowed players to manage their own campsite and decorate it as they wished, drawing from social mechanics of other games in the series. By November 2021, the game had generated over $250 million through in-app purchases, making it Nintendo’s second highest-grossing mobile title behind only another one. Despite many players forming strong attachments to the game’s characters and setting, Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp would be permanently closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 28). Over the past few months, players have been archiving their data in preparation for bidding farewell to this cherished spin-off title.

Previously announced, the game “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” has permanently closed down, marking a melancholic moment in the franchise. But don’t despair, because a new version is already scheduled for release! On December 3, 2024, “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete” will be available on mobile devices. Players can transfer their old “Pocket Camp” data to the new game by logging in with the same account. This will carry over all outfits, layouts, crafting items, furniture, friendship levels, and Bells, though Leaf Tickets will no longer function. Sadly, those who didn’t connect their “Pocket Camp” data with a Nintendo Account before today’s shutdown won’t be able to transfer their data.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Has Officially Shut Down

Initially, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp was free to play. However, the enhanced version, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, will have a one-time payment of $9.99 until January 31, 2025, after which it will rise to $19.99. This updated game will be entirely offline and won’t offer in-game purchases, but it will still include seasonal events and over 10,000 items. A few new features have been announced for the upcoming game, such as the ability to interact with other players using in-game QR codes and a new location, Whistle Pass, featuring live guitar performances. Nintendo has also confirmed that additional content and events will be added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete until at least September 2025.

While it’s clear that numerous fans are thrilled about the resurgence of the mobile version, other series enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for news on a fresh mainline installment. Launched for the Nintendo Switch in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has already sold an astounding 45 million units, sparking curiosity among fans about what the next major Animal Crossing game might achieve. However, today, players are feeling a sense of loss due to the closure of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, a game that brought joy to the past seven years.

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2024-11-28 21:23