Current Events > Pac-Man 99 shutting down this October

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PAC-MAN 99, which is currently available as a benefit for Nintendo Switch Online members, will soon be discontinued.
Distribution of the main game and sales for each DLC will end accordingly.

End date schedule is as follows:
August 8, 2023 (Tue) 8:00 AM PDT
Discontinued content: Paid custom themes

September 8, 2023 (Fri) 8:00 AM PDT
Discontinued content: PAC-MAN 99 Deluxe Pack / PAC-MAN 99 Mode Unlock

October 8, 2023 (Sun) 9:00 PM PDT
Discontinuation of online services for the main game / distribution of the main game and free custom themes

Even after online services are discontinued for the main game, users who own either of the paid DLCs (PAC-MAN 99 Deluxe Pack or PAC-MAN 99 Mode Unlock) can continue to enjoy CPU BATTLE, BLIND TIME ATTACK, and SCORE ATTACK in offline mode.

In addition, please note:
PAC-MAN 99 themes that were purchased can be used in offline mode.
Purchased content can be re-downloaded even after discontinuation of sales.
PAC-MAN 99 Deluxe Pack includes all paid downloadable content, so please be careful not to make duplicate purchases.

https://pacman.com/en/games/pacman99.php

How long was Namco supporting it? That sucks

As a big fan of Tetris 99, I remember not really finding Pac-Man 99 all that fun. Its an interesting enough concept, I just don't think Pac-Man really lends itself well to this kind of game as much as other "99" games.

Still a shame to see it go.

I guess this fared slightly better than Mario 35, but if Tetris can do 33 Maximus Cup events that were essentially free (if limited) DLC, what was stopping these games from putting in some effort?

Damn. Ill admit I havent played it in a while, but man did I love it for a minute. Guess I should get a few more games in while I still can.

game was ass, imo

i love pac-man and mario 35

it was jsut bad

Jagr_68 posted...

How long was Namco supporting it? That sucks

Over two years. It released on April 7th, 2021.

Is there a reason why these games have to be available for a limited time? I never really cared about Pac-Man 99 that much. But I was pissed as fuck when Super Mario Bros. 35 shut down.

who gives af bring back mario 35

CaptainStrong posted...

Is there a reason why these games have to be available for a limited time? I never really cared about Pac-Man 99 that much. But I was pissed as fuck when Super Mario Bros. 35 shut down.

They don't make much money, and are likely money sinks.

ellis123 posted...

They don't make much money, and are likely money sinks.

i doubt it cost much to keep the servers alive. also not like they are part of a paid subscription or anything!

Glad they left the option to purchase it! Very courteous.