King of Fighters ALLSTAR is shutting down at the end of October 2024. Netmarble's announcement, posted on their official forums, confirms the October 30th closure date, with in-app purchases already disabled.
This news is surprising, given the game's six-year run and numerous high-profile collaborations. The game, based on SNK's King of Fighters franchise, has enjoyed considerable success.
According to Netmarble, a contributing factor to the closure is the depletion of characters available for adaptation from the KoF roster. While likely not the sole reason, this provides some insight into the decision.
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