Today is the end of an era for animal crossing

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Important takeaways

  • Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has officially closed.
  • 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.



Animal Crossing: Pocket Campthe popular free-to-play mobile game, has officially shut down. While the title is now unplayable, fans of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp still have something to look forward to in 2025.

Released for iOS and Android devices in 2017, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp brought the many social sim mechanics from other franchise titles to players' phones, tasking them with maintaining a small campsite and decorating their space as best they could. The game grossed over US$250 million via in-app purchases as of November 2021, making it Nintendo's second most successful mobile game ever. While many fans came to care deeply about the game's characters and cozy atmosphere, Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp would be shut down for good on Thanksgiving Day, or November 28. Distressed players have spent the past few months backing up their data and preparing to say goodbye to the beloved spin-off title.


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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp isn't all about its mobile presence

More mobile titles beyond Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp could use a variety of main series mechanics and help fill the gap in new releases.

As previously announced, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has officially gone offline for good, with its shutdown marking a dark day in the franchise's history. All is not lost, however, as a replacement is already on the way. On December 3, 2024, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will launch on mobile devices, allowing players to import their previous Pocket Camp save data by logging into the new game with the same account. This includes all clothing, layouts, crafting items, furniture, friendship levels and Bells, although Leaf Tickets will no longer be useful. Those who didn't link theirs Pocket Camp data with their Nintendo Account prior to today's shutdown is unfortunately out of luck.


Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has officially been shut down


While Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp was free to play, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will cost a one-time fee of $9.99 until January 31, 2025, after which the price will increase to $19.99. The new title will be completely offline, and while no in-game purchases will be offered, players can still expect seasonal events and over 10,000 items to appear in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. Some new features have also been announced for the upcoming game, with players able to introduce themselves to other players via in-game QR codes and a new location, Whistle Pass, featuring live guitar performances. According to Nintendo, new items and events will be added Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete until at least September 2025.

While many fans are undoubtedly excited to see the mobile title return in a big way, other fans of the franchise are eager to hear more about a new main line. Released for Nintendo Switch in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold a staggering 45 million copies to date, leaving many in the community wondering what the next big Animal Crossing the title could accomplish. Today, however, the players mourn the loss of Animal Crossing: Pocket Campa game that managed to make the last seven years a little brighter.


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