KOF ALLSTAR Service Termination Announced

King of Fighters ALLSTAR to End Service in October 2024

Netmarble has announced the unexpected closure of its popular mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR. The game, which has enjoyed a successful run of over six years, will officially shut down on October 30th, 2024. In-app purchases have already been disabled.

The announcement, made via the official Netmarble forums, cites a depletion of characters from the King of Fighters franchise as a contributing factor to the closure. While this is likely not the sole reason, it offers some insight into the decision. The game's extensive collaborations with other fighting game franchises over the years highlight its initial success.

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What's Next?

The closure of King of Fighters ALLSTAR sadly continues a trend of long-running mobile live-service games ending service in 2024. This underscores the challenges and risks associated with maintaining these titles, even within the thriving mobile gaming market.

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