At the end of August, Nintendo emailedAnimal Crossingfans to inform them thatthe publisher is discontinuing one of the series’ games:Pocket Camp.This news came as a shock;Animal Crossing: Pocket Campwas renowned for its accessibility, as it is free and available on mobile devices foranyone seeking a cozy gamefrom anywhere.
With the news, sinceAnimal Crossingplayers have considered what this could mean,Pocket Camp’s closure could be a good thingasNintendo promised to remove microtransactions, but at the cost of transitioning the app to a flat download fee. Nintendo promised to make an announcement sometime at the end of October, before its closure on November 29 at 7:00 am PT, but players have yet to hear more. That being said, with its closure, Nintendo has disclosed some important details with this notice, such as all application data, and thatLeaf Tickets and subscriptions will be transferred to the new version of the game.
Animal Crossing’s Pocket Camp Replacement May Have A Release Window
Expect A New Animal Crossing Mobile Game Soon
Alongside the information on the transfer and what to expect withAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s closure,Nintendohas discreetly shared that it intends to release the new version at roughly the same timeasPocket Camp’s end, writing, “it will be released during the same period as the end of service for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp," meaning that players can expect a new mobileAnimal Crossinggame before the end of the year.
If You Plan On Playing The New Animal Crossing Game, Make Sure You Do This In The Old One
Nintendo is moving Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp in November, leaving players with a few things to do in the old game before getting the new one.
Otherwise, there has been no other additional information disclosed, such as the title of this game, though it’s possible that it will simply be titledPocket Campas well.It is likely that it will be revealed during the October announcement,as the company promised to share more about the transfer then.
Save data fromPocket Campcan be transfered to the new, paid game by linking a Nintendo Account.
Other than the discontinuation of Leaf Tickets and other microtransactions, Nintendo also intends to remove the ability to play online. This allows players to access it without the need for the internet, but consequently removes the ability to connect with others.
The New Pocket Camp Can Improve On Its Predecessor
With A New Game, Hopefully There Are Improvements
Nintendo states that all saved data will be moved over to this new game,but someissues with the original need to be addressed. For instance,Pocket Campfans want better customization of items and campsites. The gachapon within the game,the fortune cookies, have a chance of returning, and for better,as with the removal of Leaf Tickets, it could be available for everyone to collect cool, rare items.
It has the potential of staying within theNew Leafera, as there is talk that the age ofNew Horizonsis coming to an end, with the potential of a new switch being announced soon too. In the meantime, it is now on Nintendo to inform its fanbase of the changes as well as what to expect in terms of differences. One thing certain is thatPocket Campplayers do not have to worry about the game being gone for too long, as Nintendo seems intent on delivering the new mobileAnimal Crossinggame when the currentPocket Campis shut down.
Source:Nintendo
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
2017’s Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a free-to-play mobile version of the beloved series that allows players to create their own recreation sites and put together a camp with their chosen neighbors and designs.
