Summary
Nintendo has revealed more details aboutAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, including a release date of July 08, 2025. Fans of the long-running mobile gameAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camphave been eager for more news since the title’s imminent shutdown was announced this summer.
In late August, fans were distraught when Nintendo announced that the free mobile titleAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campwould be shutting downon November 28 after seven years. While players were assured that they would be able to transfer their data to a newAnimal Crossingmobile game releasing sometime in the future, details were scarce, prompting many fans to express their worries and fond memories of the game on social media. Thankfully, Nintendo has now revealed everything about the upcomingPocket Campreplacement, including pricing and additional gameplay features.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Completewill be released on December 3 for iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play. Unlike the original free-to-play game launched in 2017,Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Completewill be paid, costing $9.99 until July 12, 2025, after which the price will increase to $19.99.Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Completewill be completely offline and won’t offer any additional in-game purchases, but fans can expect to find tons of items featured during the original game’s seven-year run, along with seasonal events. According to Nintendo, over 10,000 items will appear inPocket Camp Complete.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Release Date
Along with the return ofpopularAnimal Crossingcharactersand standard gameplay, the new version of the mobile game will also introduce some new features. Players will be able to create Camper Cards, which can be used to introduce themselves to other fans in-game via QR codes. After registering a friend’s Camper Card, they will randomly appear at the Whistle Pass, a new location inPocket Camp Completewhich will also feature live guitar performances. Additionally, taking part in events will reward players with Complete Tickets which can be exchanged for limited edition items of fortune cookies. New events and items will be added to the title until at least September 2025, according to Nintendo.
By linking their currentPocket Campsave data with a Nintendo Account, players will be able to transfer their current campsite by logging intoPocket Camp Completeusing the same account. All animal friendship levels, Bells, furniture, crafting items, outfits, and layouts will be transferred, but Leaf Tickets will no longer be usable. Players have until November 29 to link theirPocket Campdata with their Nintendo account.
TheAnimal Crossingfranchise remains one of Nintendo’s most beloved, with love for the series seeing a major resurgence after the release ofNew Horizonsin 2020. The Switch title has sold over 45 million copies globally, making it the second best-selling game on the console afterMario Kart 8 Deluxe. Understandably, many fans of the franchise have begun to speculate thata follow-up toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsmay appear on Nintendo’s next console.
WHERE TO PLAY
Tents, hammocks, fireplaces, a stuffed-animal sofa…mix and match to your heart’s content! Make a trendy open-air café, or line up some microphones and guitars to create an outdoor music festival! In the mood for a little extra fun? Set up a merry-go-round and open a theme park. You can even make a pool, or fill the sky with fireworks!
Fulfill animal requests and watch your friendship with them grow! Once you become close enough friends, you can invite them to your campsite. The more the merrier!
Design a show-stopping campsite, invite your favorite animals, and take an in-game photo to show your friends. If your friends like what you’ve done, they may even give you kudos!
