Nintendo is ending 3DS and Wii U online functionality and Animal Crossing: New Leaf fans aren't taking the news well
Nintendo has announced it's ending online functionality for the 3DS and Wii U next year, leaving fans of the systems to mourn the end of an era.
On October 4, Nintendo of America shared the following announcement on Twitter: "As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products."
This isn't anything new from Nintendo - last year the company announced it was closing the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, so clearly the Super Mario developer is eager to close the chapter on its previous consoles.
As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products. Find out more: https://t.co/nOyzBImHCEOctober 4, 2023
Although several fans of the 3DS/Wii U are struggling to accept the news, Animal Crossing fans are being hit particularly hard since New Leaf (the mainline game prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons) is about to lose one of its key elements - visiting other players' towns.
Following the announcement, Animal Crossing World shared the news, adding: "Nintendo is shutting down online support for Animal Crossing: New Leaf and other Nintendo 3DS or Wii U games next year. You will no longer be able to visit other towns online and enjoy other online features as of early April 2024," along with a crying emoji.
Other fans replied to the tweet, sharing their reactions too: "That's so sad… I've met tons of people thanks to that game. It will always have a special part in my heart," one Twitter user said. "I still play New Leaf :(
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