The King of Fighters ALLSTAR is officially ending service

The popular mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, is shutting down on October 30th, 2024. This announcement, made via Netmarble's official forums, comes as a surprise given the game's six-year run and numerous high-profile collaborations.

In-game purchases have already been suspended. While the official explanation points to a depletion of characters from the King of Fighters franchise to adapt into the game, it's likely not the sole contributing factor to this closure.

What's Next?

King of Fighters ALLSTAR's closure sadly continues a trend of long-running mobile live-service games ending this year. This highlights the challenges and risks involved in maintaining these titles, even within the thriving mobile gaming market.

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