Players were rightfully upset when was announced to be ending. Around the same time, though, it was revealed that there would be a paid version of the game that fans had grown to love called . Many were initially skeptical – a game that was once free to play was being replaced with a paid version; what could be the reason behind this change? Would the paid version offer enough value to justify the cost?
was released on December 2. Fans have since had the chance to play the new version and compare it to the old. While it's inherently the same game, changes have been made too, some good and some bad.
Surprisingly, a lot has been added to. Unfortunately, there have been a few losses, as well. The first notable loss is that lacks the same multiplayer functionality as the original game, causing confusion among fans of the original. Multiplayer was an enjoyable part of Pocket Camp, allowing players to visit other campsites, trade, and gather resources with others.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is now a one-time purchase, microtransaction-free, and filled with special features for new players to enjoy.
Even with previous games, part of the fun has always been the ability to visit friends. To take away that option in has left a sour taste in many players' mouths. Sadly, there also won't be any more regular updates to the game.
With no more online services, has also done away with microtransactions, which is a good thing. Instead, you'll need to pay a one-time purchase fee for the full game to access all its goodies, and has a lot of goodies, including new features and content. now has a fan-favorite feature from custom designs. Players can import their designs and designs from other creators.
Nintendo even went the extra mile in providing 10 designs for players to redeem on the website.
The fun doesn't stop there; features stickers to decorate your planners with. There will also be new events and fortune cookies in 2025. Seasonal events will still occur, too, so
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