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Cozy Grove Game Set to Depart from Apple Arcade

Developer announces the removal of the beloved cozy game from Apple Arcade, sparking uncertainty among its community.
Cozy Grove Game Set to Depart from Apple Arcade

Highlights

  • Cozy Grove, a beloved indie game, will bid farewell to Apple Arcade by the end of February, prompting players to transfer their save files.
  • Following Spry Fox's collaboration with Netflix as its sixth in-house game studio, concerns arise about the possibility of Cozy Grove 2 becoming a Netflix exclusive.
  • Apple has notified Spry Fox of the impending removal of Cozy Grove from Apple Arcade on February 29, 2024, leaving players who obtained the game through Apple unable to continue playing on the platform.

Cozy Grove is scheduled to depart from Apple Arcade before the end of February, necessitating players to prepare for the transfer of their save files. The cozy game genre has always been quite popular, and it only grew with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. When Cozy Grove, a beloved indie game, was unveiled in the Spring of 2021, it captured the attention of numerous gamers seeking the next cozy game to immerse themselves in for hours.

Spry Fox has dedicated significant effort to Cozy Grove, issuing various quality-of-life updates along with the New Neighbears DLC. These endeavors paid off, leading the studio to catch the eye of Netflix, ultimately resulting in Spry Fox becoming Netflix's sixth in-house game studio. This development opened up boundless opportunities for the game's sequel. While fans were undoubtedly eager about the future, many expressed concerns about Cozy Grove 2 potentially becoming exclusive to Netflix's gaming platform.

Following Netflix's acquisition of Spry Fox, the indie developer promptly reassured players that they wouldn't lose access to the game on their preferred platforms. However, this assurance will no longer hold true. Cozy Grove initially debuted on Apple Arcade before becoming available on other popular platforms, such as Steam and Switch. Many early adopters who acquired the game through Apple will unfortunately need to switch platforms if they wish to continue playing. A member of the Spry Fox team announced on Reddit that Apple had informed them of Cozy Grove's removal from Apple Arcade on February 29, 2024.

Departure from Apple Arcade

  • Cozy Grove will no longer be available for download after February 15, and it will be completely removed on February 29.

Amid speculations that Cozy Grove 2 may become exclusive to Netflix, the community swiftly began linking this possibility to Netflix's acquisition of Spry Fox. Despite these rumors, Spry Fox emphasized that Apple did not provide a concrete reason justifying its decision.

To compensate players who will be compelled to cease playing on Apple Arcade, Spry Fox has initiated a

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