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

It's the third day in a row that I'm covering the end of service (EOS) for another game. Today, January 30th, marks the official last day for KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global, as the servers are preparing for a final shutdown. So, what's next for fans of this beloved title?

How Long Did This One Last?

KonoSuba: Fantastic Days, developed by Sumzap and initially published by Nexon before transitioning to Sesisoft, was indeed a remarkable game. Despite its charm, the journey of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days was relatively brief. The global servers managed to keep the game alive for 3.5 years, whereas the Japanese version lasted a solid 5 years. For an anime-based gacha game, this duration is quite respectable, especially considering the declining revenue in its later stages.

The developers have shifted their focus to a new project, the Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade gacha game. Until the very end, they remained committed to KonoSuba, releasing voiced story updates and even a final song just three weeks ago. They also organized a farewell livestream in December, featuring Kazuma's voice actor, to bid adieu to the community. The Japanese version went the extra mile by archiving the entire main story on their YouTube channel, allowing players to relive the hilarious adventures of Kazuma and his quirky team. Additionally, an offline version was made available for Japanese players, preserving access to the game's story, voice lines, and character collection.

Unfortunately, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global 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 gang.

That concludes our coverage on the shutdown of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global. Stay tuned for more gaming news, including details on Karrablast and Shelmet in the upcoming February Community Day of Pokémon Go.