This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
Original: 2026年1月19日〜25日 サービス終了予定スマホゲーム一覧
■ Service ends on Tuesday, January 20th
Sims Pocket
“Sims Pocket” is a simulation game in which players manage the lives and lifestyles of Sims.
- Features: Character creation, customization of fashion and hairstyle, high degree of freedom in life
- Closing date: January 20, 2026 (planned)
This work has been loved by many users as the smartphone version of the “Sims” series, but the service will officially end.
■ Service ends on Thursday, January 21st
Tokyo Revengers Last Mission
The 3D action RPG based on the popular anime/manga “Tokyo Revengers” will be discontinued.
- Contents: You can relive the anime story as the main character Takemichi in a 3D field that recreates the city of Shibuya
- Features: Many characters, cooperative fighting system, full voice production, etc.
- Closing date: January 21, 2026 12:00 (planned)
This work was released on the back of the popularity of TV anime, and was a title with plenty of action elements, but Distribution will officially end with the end of the service.
■ Other related service termination information
BRIXITY
Although this is not directly scheduled to end between January 19th and 25th, it is a related smartphone game that you should check out.
- “BRIXITY” is a sandbox-style city building game.
- It has been announced that the service will end at 14:00 on January 30, 2026.
- It will end approximately 2 years and 5 months after its launch in August 2023.
■ Long-lived title whose service was announced to end in January 2026
Kerihime Sweets
- Managed by: GungHo Online Entertainment
- サービスStart: November 2012
- Service end date: January 30, 2026 12:00 (planned)
- History: This was a long-running title that had been in service for 13 years, and its termination became a hot topic of conversation.
- Users are notified of refunds for unused paid items.
“Kerihime Sweets” is a title that gained popularity due to its action RPG and puzzle elements, and was played by many veteran users. As the story ends, it is a title that is often talked about as a memory.
■ Check points before playing the end-of-service game
For smartphone games for which service termination has been announced, we recommend checking the following points:
・Refund period for paid items
Many titles have announced refunds for unused paid items. Please check the official website and announcement page in advance.
・Data transfer・Offline support
For some titles, after the service ends, there are cases where you can play in offline mode (correspondence varies depending on the title).
・Final event・Login bonus
Towards the end, final login bonuses and special events may be held. It’s best to finish playing while you can enjoy it until just before the end.
■ Why are there so many service terminations?
In the smartphone game industry, service termination occurs due to multiple factors such as operating costs, number of users, and profitability.
As in the case of “Kerihime Sweets”, which has been in service for over 13 years, title lifespans tend to shorten year by year, but it is no longer uncommon for big hits and classic titles to be announced as discontinuing.
Author: “The end of the service is disappointing news for users, but by playing until the end date, you can end your time on a memorable note.”
■ Summary: Smartphone game end schedule from 1/19 to 1/25
- January 20th: Sims Pocket (life simulation) scheduled to end
- January 21st 12:00: Tokyo Revengers Last Mission (3D action RPG) scheduled to end
- January 30th (Related): BRIXITY (sandbox construction game) scheduled to end
- January 30th 12:00: Kerihime Sweets (end of 13-year history) scheduled to end