Pocket Camp is available in Australia right now

[Justin]

Someone was going to post about this sooner or later so might as well now. Whether by accident, or an intentional beta run, the game can be downloaded on Android in Australia right now. You'll probably start to see quite a few screenshots floating around now from that.

So if you're in Australia and have an Android device, go see if you can download it before it potentially disappears! Let us know what you think of the game if you can play it.

If you're not in Australia, you may be able to download it through a VPN. There is also an APK floating around but I don't think we should link to downloads on the forums here directly.

UPDATE: It's on the iOS App Store now too. Almost assuredly not any sort of accident now and is just an intentional beta run for Australia.

 

[xiaonu]

You don't have to be in Australia to play it It works on my android tablet in America! I'm going to play it to keep me busy while I wait for the American release on my ipad.

https://imgur.com/a/lObe9

 

[watercolorwish]

You don't have to be in Australia to play it It works on my android tablet in America! I'm going to play it to keep me busy while I wait for the American release on my ipad.

https://imgur.com/a/lObe9

how? i looked for it on my ipad and my iphone and it doesnt show up

 

[Justin]

how? i looked for it on my ipad and my iphone and it doesnt show up

This is only on the Google Play Store on Android right now. So you won't find it on your iPad or iPhone.

Even then though, it will only show up to download officially on the Australia store.

 

[watercolorwish]

This is only on the Google Play Store on Android right now. So you won't find it on your iPad or iPhone.

Even then though, it will only show up to download officially on the Australia store.

ah i see. well heres to waiting yall

 

[Justin]

Seeing some folks saying it's available on the App Store for iOS in Australia now too.

 

[Heyden]

Seeing some folks saying it's available on the App Store for iOS in Australia now too.

yep, it's at the top of the featured page, woo!

 

[cornimer]

You lucky Australians.

 

[Thair]

Very jealous right now - but I love seeing that you can actually choose your skin colour! The character creation options have already got me hyped.
Damn you Australians.

 

[desolato]

Would it be wise then to link the game to your Nintendo account, or is it possible it might get deleted later on? Since I downloaded the Android version on my tablet, and only now got the ios version for my phone, but don't want to play with two different accounts. This morning I actually got an error when trying to link my account.. anyone else?

 

[Justin]

Would it be wise then to link the game to your Nintendo account, or is it possible it might get deleted later on? Since I downloaded the Android version on my tablet, and only now got the ios version for my phone, but don't want to play with two different accounts. This morning I actually got an error when trying to link my account.. anyone else?

I don't think it allows for linking to non-Australian Nintendo accounts right now. That is just a guess though.

Now would be a good time to put out a warning that it's always possible folks outside Australia who play now could find themselves screwed for the official worldwide launch if they don't let you change your country later or link to an NA/EU Nintendo account later.

I don't know if this will happen and it's probably unlikely, but I think it's worth warning about the possibility that you could have to restart or be unable to link your account. If you choose to play this outside of Australia right now, know that it might have downsides!

 

[EpicGamer12]

I read on neogaf that non Australian Nintendo accounts are unable to link. If you live outside of Australia and start the game now, it's likely you will have to restart at launch. If you are willing to take the risk, it's possible you might be able to play unlinked and then connect your Nintendo account to the save once it's released. I know I'm just reiterating what Justin just said but I didn't read his post until right after I finished writing the last sentence. Hope he's not furious.

 

[EpicMeli]

I don’t know if it’s at all comparable to Pokemon go.

That’s connected to gmail not Nintendo.

But I did download us version weeks before it came out in the uk by changing my App Store region and such. We never got repremanded for that.

 

[Hazel]

I don’t know if it’s at all comparable to Pokemon go.

That’s connected to gmail not Nintendo.

But I did download us version weeks before it came out in the uk by changing my App Store region and such. We never got repremanded for that.

I've just downloaded the apk in Ireland and it works like a dream. I did the same thing for Pokemon Go, I just deleted the apk before downloading the proper app and there was no problems. I tried to connect my Nintendo account but it just crashed the app. I'm planning to do the same thing as I did for Pokemon Go and praying since I'm not connected to my network ID it won't be a problem. I know it's a risk but atm I think it's worth it, this game is so fun!

 

[Bastablook]

Hurray! Lucky us

 

[pawpatrolbab]

Is it possible to download + play if not in Australia ?

 

[Justin]

Just want to say I don't think there will be any problems but I'd hate for anyone to run into problems and then come here blaming me or this thread later for it! Just being on the same side. Personally I am playing it anyway and don't really care what happens either way.

 

[-Winnie-]

So far I only met animals from the direct video in the game. Are there just these animals available right now or will there be more when I keep playing?

 

[EpicMeli]

It’s not letting me make an AUS account on App Store. (Keep getting “please try again later”)

Let me know if you’ve done it on iOS!

 

[MokaAkashiya]

I managed to link my Japanese account to it but I had to change the region I am "Living in" to Australia and throw away any excess funds in my account (About 100 yen) I am enjoying the game but now it's just a waiting game until the next villagers arrive. I am saving my tickets!!