Back in December Nintendo unleashed a new, updated version of the original Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for iOS and Android, but this time with all of the bonus content and DLC action at no additional charge. Smartphone games riddled with in-app purchases have been a tough sell for some folks and a non-starter for others – Nintendo is no stranger to this backlash, so when it decided to release an effectively complete version of its pocketable Animal Crossing experience it was a breath of fresh air to some degree. But we are touching down today to remind folks that the starter price of $9.99 on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete on iOS and Android is about to be no more – this one will jump up to the full $20 price by day’s end.
As you’ll find in the description of the game on the App Store, the original Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp released way back in 2017. But that version of the game was constantly updated over the course of 7 years with a series of extra goodies and add-ons in the form of in-app purchases.
Back in December of this year, as detailed over on 9to5Mac, Nintendo released a new version of the game that did away with the additional purchases to serve up a complete edition of the game with a new one-time purchase structure. This version “is packed with items and events that were released over the course of seven years.” It retains “the general game play of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp without additional in-game purchases.”
It carries a regular price of $20, but has been sitting at the discounted introductory price of $9.99 since it was unveiled. If you happen to miss out on the announcement, consider this your warning that the game is about to jump up from the $9.99 price to $20 – an effective discount of 50%. This price jump is scheduled to take effect “Jan 31 (Fri), 6 AM UTC.” – the Clock is ticking.
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp iOS $10 (Reg. $20)
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Android $10 (Reg. $20)
Here’s a quick refresh on the game:
As a campsite manager, it’s up to you to build a fun campsite. While working as the manager, you can also fish, catch bugs, chat with animals, and collect your favorite furniture.
You can also change into your favorite outfit, make lots of detours, and enjoy your relaxing camp life!
Decorate your campsite with over 10,000 items
From tents and swings to lazy rivers and merry-go-rounds, there are tons of items you can use to decorate your campsite with to your taste.
Meet the animals
A lot of animals with quirky personalities will make an appearance. The animals are very curious about your campsite. The animal pal you choose as a camp caretaker will help you with your job. Walk around the forest together and get inspiration on how to build a lovely campsite.
Tons of seasonal events
There will be lots of events such as Garden Events and Fishing Tourneys every month. Don’t forget Halloween, Toy Day, Bunny Day, and the Summer Festival. Jump into these events to collect seasonal items.
Continue from your save data
Players who played the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp game can transfer their save data and continue playing.
And here’s some of the new game play added in the complete edition:
Camper Cards
You can create a Camper Card that introduces you. Pick a color and pose and it’s done. You can also scan other players’ Camper Cards and enjoy trading and collecting.
Gatherings at the Whistle Pass
You can visit a new place that didn’t exist in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Other players whose Camper Cards you registered will come visit. Enjoy music, with a nightly live guitar performance by K.K. Slider.
Complete Ticket
When you participate in events, you can earn Complete Tickets. Exchange them for limited-edition items that you missed out on or fortune cookies of your choice.
Enjoy Custom Designs
You can scan Custom Designs created in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system, then wear or otherwise use them in the app.
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