Summary
AnAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campplayer received a message celebrating their anniversary of playing the game, but they, along with many other players, are looking at it as a heartbreaking moment now that the game is so close to shutting down.Animal Crossing: Pocket Campwas a mobile game released in 2017, and although it’s received a lot of support, many live service titles like this eventually end. Players hope to hear some more news from Nintendo soon, teasing the next big releases in their favorite series, but the company has been quiet in some areas as many await news of the Switch 2.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camphas been a huge swing for the series. WhilePocket Campis not the most popular game in its own franchise,it has been reportedas the second most popular Nintendo mobile title, beaten out by themassively successfulFire Emblem Heroes. Despite the popularity of these titles, Nintendo appears to be shifting gears, and that’s impacted some players' enjoyment ofPocket Camp.
On Reddit, a user that goes by Ok_Chip_6299 shared a screenshot of a recentAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campnotification that broke their heart. The message thanks the user for “seven wonderful years” having played the game, with several villagers standing around and celebrating the achievement and their dedication. Usually, this could be a routine celebration, but sincePocket Campis shutting down on November 28, it has come off as a bittersweet moment.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Player Celebrates a Bittersweet Anniversary
Many other players inPocket Camp’s community on Reddit shared similar experiences, getting messages that made them recall the time that they joined and celebrating the occasion, only to remember how soon the game will be going offline. Plenty ofAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campfans have noted how sad they’ll be to see the game go in a few days. Although the game’s online services will be shuttered, itdoesn’t meanAnimal Crossinggames are done with mobileplatforms forever.
Nintendo has announced thatAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp Completewill launch as a full gameon December 3, shortly afterPocket Campgoes offline. Some key differences are that this version of the game won’t include Gifts, Market Boxes, and the ability to visit campsites that other players have constructed. Although some people are excited to see this version of the game available at all, there is still a group of fans that have expressed how much they’ll miss the more social elements of the game. Some players have expressed hope that the nextAnimal Crossinggame or app will come out soon, since now feels like the end of an era.
WHERE TO PLAY
Tents, hammocks, fireplaces, a stuffed-animal sofa…mix and match to your heart’s content! Make a trendy open-air café, or line up some microphones and guitars to create an outdoor music festival! In the mood for a little extra fun? Set up a merry-go-round and open a theme park. You can even make a pool, or fill the sky with fireworks!
Fulfill animal requests and watch your friendship with them grow! Once you become close enough friends, you can invite them to your campsite. The more the merrier!
Design a show-stopping campsite, invite your favorite animals, and take an in-game photo to show your friends. If your friends like what you’ve done, they may even give you kudos!
