Popular mobile app is shutting down on , with . But as Nintendo has confirmed in an email sent to players, this won’t be the end of the game. While other Nintendo mobile games have been shuttered unceremoniously in recent times, will live on, as Nintendo plans to launch a new, paid version of the app in the coming months.
It sounds like this version will be functionally similar to the original , as players will be able to transfer their save data and progress, and continue playing with the new version of the game. All you need to do is link your Nintendo Account to your version of , and you’ll be able to download this data on the new app. It’s expected that all progress will carry over, including friendship levels for villagers – although the status of Leaf Tickets is currently unclear.
As Nintendo has revealed, Leaf Ticket sales will cease two days before the closure of the original , although they can be redeemed until the end date. Given the paid version of will remove live service elements like microtransactions, it’s unknown how Leaf Tickets will be transferred. As an added note, Pocket Camp Club subscriptions will also end with the shuttering of the original , and players will no longer be charged for this service going forward.
What to expect of the paid version of Nintendo has confirmed the new, paid version of will maintain the same “basic gameplay and controls” as its predecessor. That said, it will not carry over the in-app purchases or subscription s.