You'll Want To Get Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Around Launch, Or It'll Cost You Twice As Much

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Just recently, Nintendo finally shared the big news with all fans, specifically what to expect with the new version of , as the company promised back in the summer. Now confirmed as, players will have to wait till the start of December for the release of , specifically December 3, following the closure of the original. It does seem that with everything announced, moving to this new version is a good thing.

With the transfer, the game will also be moving from a free-to-play application to now a paid one. Nintendo claims that this is to completely eliminate microtransactions in the older version, while also giving mobile players the same game they know and love. By paying this flat fee at the beginning, fans will have all aspects of the game available to them, rather than behind additional paywalls. Although the new cost may be prohibitive to some players, the introductory price offers a lot, especially considering those who invested in the subscription services and Leaf Tickets.

At launch, Nintendo intends to keep the game at $9.99 USD as a window for long-time fans to hop on the new game and transfer their old data. Specifically, Nintendo calls it an “” on the app's About page. Nintendo has not specified why exactly it is reducing the prices for the first month, but it could be due to the fast transition, meaning that the first month of the game will be settling in with its functions and potential bugs.

Players will be able to transfer their data using their Nintendo account until June 1, 2025. Moreover, the original app will shut down on November 29.

In addition, it could simply be as a way of giving thanks to those who have been closely following the series, rewarding their updated nature, somewhat like an early bird deal. Otherwise, players must be prepared to pay almost double that cost. But it gives the opportunity for everyone to experience the game’s full charm.

The early discounted price will last from 's launch on December 2, until January 31, 2025, at