The Animal Crossing mobile game released worldwide on November 21, 2017, was Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Pocket Camp brought the series’ social-simulation formula to iOS and Android devices. Instead of developing a permanent town, players manage a campsite, invite animal campers, gather materials, complete requests, trade or craft items, and decorate outdoor and indoor spaces. Its real-time activities and short tasks were designed for mobile play.
Nintendo first released the game in Australia in October 2017, then launched it worldwide on November 21. That staggered rollout is why some early reports list an Australian date while worldwide release references use November 21.
Pocket Camp was originally free to play and included optional in-game purchases and later subscription plans. Its service ended on November 28, 2024, when Nintendo replaced it with the paid offline title Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. That later change does not alter the original game’s 2017 identity or release date.