KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global Shutdown - Offline Version in the Works?

For the third day in a row, I find myself discussing the end-of-service (EOS) for another game. This time, it's KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global, which has officially reached its final day on January 30th. The servers are set to shut down imminently, marking the end of an era for fans of the game.

How Long Did This One Last?

Developed by Sumzap and initially published by Nexon before being handed over to Sesisoft, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days enjoyed a notable run. The global servers lasted for 3.5 years, while the Japanese version extended its lifespan to a solid 5 years. For an anime-based gacha game, this duration is quite respectable, especially considering the declining revenue trend in recent times.

The developers have shifted their focus to another project, the Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade gacha game. However, they ensured to keep the game alive until the very end with updates, including voiced story segments and a final song release just three weeks ago.

A farewell livestream was held in December, featuring Kazuma’s voice actor, adding a heartfelt goodbye to the community. The Japanese version went the extra mile by archiving the entire main story on their YouTube channel, allowing fans to relive the adventures of Kazuma and his quirky team whenever they wish. Additionally, an offline version was made available for Japanese players, preserving access to the story, voice lines, and character collection.

Sadly, the global version of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days does not have an offline counterpart or a dedicated YouTube channel. However, fans can still visit the Japanese channel to reconnect with Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and the rest of the beloved characters.

With the closure of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global, we turn our attention to upcoming events, such as the February Community Day in Pokémon Go featuring Karrablast and Shelmet.