The mobile RPG Pocket Mortys will shut down on April 13, 2026, completing a ten-year journey on mobile devices. Due to this decision, the developers have removed all in-app purchases, allowing players to access all content for free from now on.
Inspired by the Adult Swim series, the game won over audiences by adapting the Pokémon formula to the multiverse of Rick and Morty. Since its launch in 2016, the title has accumulated millions of downloads and maintained a loyal base of half a million active users per month. However, the cycle comes to an end after stints at studios such as Big Pixel Studios and Pocket Sized Hands.
What changes with the shutdown
- Pocket Mortys was developed by Big Pixel Studios, Tag Games, and Pocket Sized Hands.
- In-app purchases have been removed, and everything in the game is now available for free.
- Pocket Mortys will be permanently shut down on April 13.
Pocket Sized Hands, which handled the game for the last five years, revealed that the project expanded far beyond what was originally expected. Additionally, the studio created hundreds of Morty variants and special events that connected the game directly to episodes of the animation. Therefore, this is the last chance for fans to complete their collections and explore all dimensions without spending a dime.