Summary
Some players are refusing to deleteThe Simpsons: Tapped Outfrom 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 thatThe Simpsons: Tapped Outmay return down the line. The game’s shutdown this year prompted immense controversy from the community, with someTapped Outplayers 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 Outmanaged to find a special place in the heartsof fans of the show. Taking nods from other popular games likeClash of Clans,Tapped Output aSimpsonstwist 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 whyTapped Outmanaged 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 deleteTapped Outfrom their devices, either out of spite, love, or both.
A few posts on Reddit have gained traction, with severalTapped Outplayers 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 keptTapped Outon their devices in the hope that it somehow returns in the future. Developers announcedTapped Outwould wind down operations last year, with the game being pulled from digital storefronts in October.Tapped Outeventually 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 playTapped 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 aTapped Outfix.
It’s unclear what’s next forThe Simpsonsin the video gaming world, withTapped Outbeing the most recent project to feature America’s iconic animated family. Other games likeThe Simpsons: Hit and Runhave become classics, while others have more or less faded into obscurity.The Simpsons: Tapped Outwas 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 onThe Simpsons: Tapped Outhad dwindled as time went on.
