For the third day in a row, I'm covering the end of service (EOS) for another game, this time it's KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global, which has officially concluded its run. Today, January 30th, marks the final day of the game, with servers preparing for a complete shutdown. So, what's next 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 was indeed a delightful game. However, its run was relatively short-lived, especially when compared to its Japanese counterpart.
The global servers of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days operated for 3.5 years, whereas the Japanese servers lasted a solid 5 years. For an anime-based gacha game, this duration is quite respectable, particularly considering the declining revenue over time.
The developers have shifted their focus to their new project, the Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade gacha game. In the lead-up to the shutdown, they remained committed to the game, releasing voiced story updates and a final song just three weeks ago.
A farewell livestream was held in December, featuring the voice actor of Kazuma, adding a personal touch to the goodbye. 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 at any time. Additionally, they provided an offline version of the game, which includes access to the story, voice lines, and character collection.
Unfortunately, the global version of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days won't have an offline version or a dedicated YouTube channel. However, fans can still enjoy the Japanese YouTube channel to spend more time with Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and the rest of the crew.
And that concludes our coverage on the shutdown of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global. Stay tuned for more gaming news, including details on the upcoming February Community Day featuring Karrablast and Shelmet in Pokémon Go.
