Bandai Namco to Shut Down PAC-MAN Mobile Game

Bandai Namco has announced the shutdown of PAC-MAN Mobile, which marks a bittersweet moment as the legendary icon celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. This version of the game, which launched over a decade ago, has been a beloved part of mobile gaming culture.

When Is the PAC-MAN Mobile Shutdown?

The official shutdown date for PAC-MAN Mobile is set for May 30th, 2025. In-app purchases have been discontinued since April 1st, but players can continue enjoying the game until the final day. Many fans have expressed their disappointment with Bandai Namco's decision to completely shut down the game instead of offering an offline version, which could have continued to generate revenue while satisfying player demands.

PAC-MAN Mobile, previously known as PAC-MAN + Tournaments, offered more than just the classic arcade experience. Alongside the iconic 8-bit arcade mode, the game featured a Story Mode with numerous original mazes to navigate. The Adventure Mode included limited-time themed events, allowing players to earn exclusive skins. Additionally, the Tournament Mode provided weekly maze challenges across three difficulty levels, and the game offered a variety of skins for PAC-MAN, the ghosts, the joystick, and more.

The Reason

Over the past few years, PAC-MAN Mobile has faced numerous challenges. Accumulating bugs and issues have likely contributed significantly to the decision to shut it down. The early days of its launch on Android were filled with excitement as players competed for high scores and leaderboard rankings, making it a fun and engaging experience.

If you're interested in playing PAC-MAN Mobile one last time before its shutdown, you can download it from the Google Play Store.

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