The Simpsons: Tapped Out Is About To Tap Out As EA Is Shutting It Down

Ever played The Simpsons: Tapped Out, the beloved city-building game from EA? This long-running mobile title, launched in 2012 on the App Store and 2013 on Google Play, is celebrating a remarkable twelve-year run before its sunset. Sadly, EA has announced the game's closure.

When Is The Simpsons: Tapped Out Shutting Down?

In-app purchases are already unavailable in The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The game will be removed from app stores on October 31st, 2024. However, existing players can continue enjoying Springfield until January 24th, 2025, when the servers officially shut down. EA expressed gratitude to its players for their decade-long support of this partnership with The Simpsons and The Walt Disney Company.

One Last Chance to Build Your Springfield?

If you haven't experienced the joy of rebuilding Springfield after Homer's epic meltdown, now's your chance! Take the reins and craft your own version of the iconic town. Guide Homer through his chaotic rebuilding efforts, help Marge, Lisa, and Bart get back on track, and interact with beloved characters like Fat Tony. Don your favorite outfits, expand Springfield to Springfield Heights, and even manage the Kwik-E-Mart like Apu.

The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a freemium game, regularly updated with content tied to the show and real-world holidays. While the game is free to download, donuts serve as the in-game currency that fuels your Springfield adventures.

Ready for one last Springfield adventure before the servers go offline? Download it now from the Google Play Store. And don't miss our exciting preview of eBaseball: MLB Pro Spirit, a new mobile game coming this fall!