Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Is Proof That New Horizons Deserved So Much More

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's final hurrah is a showcase of the unfair treatment given to the series' current console equivalent, . It's safe to say the franchise is quickly becoming one of Nintendo's biggest franchises, with both and seeing huge success on their respective devices. itself has proven to be one of the most successful apps to come out of Nintendo's mobile games venture, and the company is seemingly willing to celebrate that success as the title's online services come to an end.

The announcement of is fantastic news for fans of the title. There's a clear recognition from Nintendo of the impact that the game has made, and an obvious attempt is being made to preserve as much of as possible, which is a courtesy not all mobile games are given the privilege of. Despite this, 's announcement only serves as a reminder of the shortcomings of , and the lessons that must be taken from both games to ensure better post-launch support is given to future titles.

Nintendo's sudden abandonment of is truly baffling, especially when considering the game's success and the early support the developers provided. Following 's initial success at launch, Nintendo made clear attempts to build on the success with consistent updates over the first 18 months to maintain player interest. With new events, a rotation of new seasonal items, and added features like diving and the introduction of dream islands, Nintendo took advantage of 's potential as a near-endless social simulator to give players something to look forward to.

Some players don't realise that some items can be customized in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, meaning they miss out on some beautiful variations.

With this level of success behind it, the end of support was all the more surprising. The last update, released in November 2021, did add a lot to the base game. Alongside paid DLC that took inspiration from the 3DS spin-off, fans had plenty of content to delve into. However, that content couldn't last forever, leaving players who had been