EA to Shut Down The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Ever played The Simpsons: Tapped Out, the city-building mobile game by EA (Electronic Arts)? It's been a beloved title for twelve years, launching in 2012 on Apple's App Store and in 2013 on Google Play. Unfortunately, EA has announced that they will be sunsetting the game.

When Is It Shutting Down?

In-app purchases have already been disabled for The Simpsons: Tapped Out. Starting October 31st, 2024, the game will no longer be available for download. However, if you want to continue playing as long as possible, you can keep enjoying the game until January 24th, 2025, when the servers will officially go offline.

The sunset announcement included a heartfelt thank you from EA to all the game's players. The partnership with The Simpsons and The Walt Disney Company allowed players to build their own versions of Springfield for over a decade.

You Still Have The Chance, Will You Play The Simpsons: Tapped Out?

If you haven’t played it yet and want to give it a try before it shuts down, here’s a quick overview of the game. The Simpsons: Tapped Out puts you in charge of Springfield, where you rebuild the town after Homer accidentally causes a meltdown that wipes it out.

From Homer's chaotic rebuilding efforts to Marge, Lisa, and even Bart getting back on track, you craft Springfield exactly how you want. You can interact with characters like Fat Tony and dress up Bart as Daredevil Bart. Expand the town to Springfield Heights and even manage the Kwik-E-Mart like Apu.

The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a freemium game that frequently updated with content tied to the show's storylines and real-life holiday events. While the game itself is free to download, donuts are the key to unlocking additional fun.

If you're interested in trying it out before it's gone, grab it from the Google Play Store. And don't forget to check out our scoop on eBaseball: MLB Pro Spirit, a new game coming to mobile this fall!