King of Fighters ALLSTAR to End Service in October 2024
Netmarble's popular mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, will be shutting down on October 30th, 2024. This announcement, made via the official Netmarble forums, confirms the cessation of in-app purchases, which have already been disabled.
The closure comes as a surprise, given the game's six-year run and numerous high-profile collaborations with other fighting game franchises. The game, based on SNK's King of Fighters series, has enjoyed considerable success.
According to a developer statement, a contributing factor to the closure is the depletion of characters from the King of Fighters roster suitable for adaptation into the game. While likely not the sole reason, this offers insight into the decision-making process.
What's Next?
The shuttering of King of Fighters ALLSTAR unfortunately continues a trend of long-running mobile live-service games ending service in 2024. This highlights the inherent challenges in maintaining these titles and underscores the financial pressures faced by developers, even within the thriving mobile gaming market.
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