“We have made the difficult decision to sunset 'Tapped Out'” EA has confirmed it has made the “difficult decision” to shut down the long running The Simpsons game Tapped Out . READ MORE: ‘The Casting Of Frank Stone’ review: plodding horror mystery makes for a long night The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a free-to-play mobile game that tasks players with rebuilding Springfield after Homer Simpson accidentally causes a nuclear meltdown that destroys the city. The game originally launched in 2012 and by 2014, had reportedly generated £97million in revenue.
Tapped Out has been updated frequently, with the most recent addition coming yesterday (September 26). However the same day, EA shared a statement that confirmed they, alongside The Simpsons and The Walt Disney Company, had made the “difficult decision” to shut down the game. Quite sad I've played The Simpsons: Tapped Out Game off and on over the past 12 years.
EA just announced the game is shutting down. I'm going to miss my town and the funny characters I've collected all these years. Longest game app I've played for sure.
@EA sad day indeed pic.twitter.com/QAygjsN26M — Mary Collins 🎃 (@MaryGhost92) September 26, 2024 “The decision to end our twelve-year journey is an emotional one.
We have delighted in bringing this game to you, the fans, and seeing how you’ve each built your own beloved versions of Springfield. It has been a remarkable journey, and we are grateful that we’ve been able to deliver 308 u.