The popular mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, is shutting down on October 30th, 2024. This unexpected announcement, made via Netmarble's official channels, confirms the cessation of in-app purchases.
King of Fighters ALLSTAR enjoyed a successful six-year run, featuring collaborations with numerous prominent fighting game franchises. The game's closure, according to developer statements, is at least partially due to the depletion of characters from the King of Fighters roster suitable for adaptation. While this isn't likely the sole factor, it offers some insight into the decision.
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The closure of King of Fighters ALLSTAR sadly continues a pattern of long-running mobile live-service games ending this year. This underscores the challenges of maintaining these titles and reveals the financial difficulties some developers face, despite the mobile gaming market's overall success.
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