Tapped Out Fans Are Refusing to Delete the App

Some players are refusing to delete The Simpsons: Tapped Out from their devices after the game went offline earlier this year. While not usable, some fans are choosing to keep the app installed on their smartphones and tablets either as a keepsake or possibly with the hope that The Simpsons: Tapped Out may return down the line. The game’s shutdown this year prompted immense controversy from the community, with some Tapped Out players even taking things into their own hands and opening up custom servers.

While there has been a seemingly endless stream of base and town-building games released for smartphones and tablets over the years, The Simpsons: Tapped Out managed to find a special place in the hearts of fans of the show. Taking nods from other popular games like Clash of Clans, Tapped Out put a Simpsons twist on everything, allowing users to buy and create their own version of Springfield. While the game did use real-time timers and progress checkpoints found in other mobile games, many found the game’s sandbox to be an addictive feature, a reason why Tapped Out managed to stay afloat as long as it did. However, with the game shutting down earlier this year, some are feeling nostalgic for it, with a few fans refusing to delete Tapped Out from their devices, either out of spite, love, or both.

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A few posts on Reddit have gained traction, with several Tapped Out players revealing that the app still remains on their devices despite going offline. More than a few players have done the same, with many claiming they have kept Tapped Out on their devices in the hope that it somehow returns in the future. Developers announced Tapped Out would wind down operations last year, with the game being pulled from digital storefronts in October. Tapped Out eventually shut down completely in January 2025 and is now unplayable, at least by official means.

Players Refuse to Delete The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Recently, private and public servers have been created, allowing players to once again play Tapped Out. Fans have the option of downloading a version of the game and playing by way of unofficial servers. Fans can also return to their original Springfield town if they so desire, or simply start anew. It’s unclear if these servers will remain available for long, but for now, they are an alternative for those seeking a Tapped Out fix.

It’s unclear what’s next for The Simpsons in the video gaming world, with Tapped Out being the most recent project to feature America’s iconic animated family. Other games like The Simpsons: Hit and Run have become classics, while others have more or less faded into obscurity. The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released in early 2012 and remained a steady moneymaker for EA for quite some time, with the company’s own filings reporting the game generated over $100 million in revenue. However, given that the game did shut down, seemingly permanently, it’s likely the number of players spending money on The Simpsons: Tapped Out had dwindled as time went on.

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February 29, 2012

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