KOF ALLSTAR Service to Cease

King of Fighters ALLSTAR to End Service in October 2024

Netmarble has announced the unexpected closure of its mobile beat 'em up ARPG, King of Fighters ALLSTAR, on October 30th, 2024. In-app purchases have already been disabled.

The game, which has been running for over six years and featured numerous collaborations with other fighting game franchises, is shutting down. While the official statement doesn't explicitly state the reason, a developer's note suggests that a contributing factor is the depletion of characters from the King of Fighters franchise that could be adapted into the game. This likely isn't the sole reason, but offers some insight into the decision.

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What's Next?

The closure of King of Fighters ALLSTAR unfortunately continues a trend of long-running mobile live-service games ending service. This highlights the challenges of maintaining these titles and suggests that even in the thriving mobile gaming market, financial sustainability remains a significant hurdle.

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