The popular mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, is shutting down on October 30th, 2024. Netmarble's announcement, posted on their official forums, confirms the closure, with in-app purchases already disabled.
This news comes as a surprise, given the game's six-year run and numerous successful collaborations with other major fighting game franchises. The game, based on SNK's King of Fighters series, has enjoyed considerable longevity.
According to a developer statement, a contributing factor to the closure is the depletion of characters available for adaptation from the KoF roster. While likely not the sole reason, this offers some insight into the decision.
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The closure of King of Fighters ALLSTAR unfortunately continues a trend of long-running mobile live-service games ending this year. It underscores the challenges of maintaining these titles, highlighting the difficulties even successful mobile games face in sustaining profitability.
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