Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp fans flock to Reddit after the app's final shutdown, preparing for the launch of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete which will now be a one-time purchase. Since releasing in 2017, this mobile installment of Animal Crossing has been surprisingly popular with audiences, giving gamers an on-the-go slice of Animal Crossing's ease and charm. With plenty of daily challenges, seasonal events, and plenty of treats, there's always been a reason for people to keep coming back.

As imsadbutitswhatever shares their final screenshot from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp after being kicked from the game, players exchange heartbroken words in the comments. With many attempting to stay until the final seconds before shutdown, it's clear just how important this app had become for a lot of people. Leaving many players unexpectedly "emotional" and a few in tears, the game's final event came to a close with players no longer able to access the game.

Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Complete Is Coming Soon

A Whole New Way To Enjoy This Mobile Game

After sharing a screenshot of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's final closure screen, the heartbroken fan wrote "It’s official 💔", marking the end of an era for many. As other s shared their own thoughts about being kicked mid-game, a few sadly explained how they went to personal locations or cherished villagers to make the most of their final moments by taking memorable screenshots. One commenter known as PlopTheOwl states, "Took a last pic of me and Vesta hanging out, then got this message :')."

With the release date for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete planned for December 3rd, players will now have a few days without the app available. While for many this was a beloved everyday task they'd slot into their day, it now won't be around until the full game's launch. But that isn't good news for everybody, as this time around the game will be a one-time purchase, no longer offering microtransactions but potentially losing some of its most hardcore fans.

Will Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Complete Bring New Features?

Pocket Camp Confirms New Events and Items

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is confirmed to bring some new features to the game. While still offering a large majority of the items and events already released, the new game will also bring about some new items and events. With a roap outlining seven new fortune cookies and three new events spanning into 2025, the game still looks to give players something new to experience.

As the game will no longer real-time data communication, the game has also promised a new feature to play with friends, as Market Box and Gifts will no longer be available in the new version of the game. While it's guaranteed that there are still new things to come, this is equally short-lived, as there will be no new cookies or events after October 2025. Coming to feeling a little lost without the game's addition to their everyday routine.

Source: Nintendo, Reddit, Reddit