KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global Shutdown - Offline Version in Development?

Today marks the end of an era for fans of KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global, as the game officially concludes its run on January 30th. With the servers set to shut down, it's time to reflect on the journey and look ahead to what's next.

How Long Did This One Last?

Developed by Sumzap and initially published by Nexon before being handed over to Sesisoft, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days was a beloved game that, unfortunately, had a relatively short lifespan. The global servers operated for 3.5 years, while the Japanese version lasted a commendable 5 years. For an anime-based gacha game, this duration is quite respectable, especially considering the declining revenue in recent times.

The developers have shifted their focus to the new Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade gacha game. Despite the impending shutdown, they continued to support KonoSuba: Fantastic Days until the very end, releasing voiced story updates and a final song just three weeks ago. They also organized a farewell livestream in December, featuring Kazuma's voice actor, which added 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. Additionally, an offline version was made available, enabling players to enjoy the game's story, voice lines, and character collection even after the servers closed.

Sadly, KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Global won't have an offline version or a dedicated YouTube channel. However, fans can still visit the Japanese YouTube channel to spend more time with Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and the rest of the crew.

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