King of Fighters ALLSTAR Bids Farewell

Netmarble's popular mobile beat 'em up, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, is slated for closure on October 30th, 2024. This announcement, made via the official Netmarble channels, confirms the cessation of in-app purchases, effective immediately.

The unexpected closure comes after over six years of operation, during which the game enjoyed numerous collaborations with prominent fighting game franchises. The game, based on SNK's King of Fighters series, had maintained a strong player base.

According to developer statements, a contributing factor to the shutdown is the depletion of characters available for adaptation from the KoF roster. While likely not the sole reason, this offers some insight into the difficult decision.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer on What's Next?The shuttering of King of Fighters ALLSTAR unfortunately continues a concerning trend of long-running mobile live-service games closing their doors in 2024. This highlights the inherent challenges and risks involved in maintaining these titles, even within the thriving mobile gaming market.

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