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==Closure==
==Closure==
In 2014, ''Neopets'' was acquired by the educational franchise JumpStart.<ref>[http://www.jellyneo.net/index.php?comments=10057 A post on a ''Neopets'' fansite about the layoff of many ''Neopets'' employees, after the acquisition by JumpStart.] Retrieved 02 Apr 2019</ref> An announcement of the game's closure was made on September 9th, 2014, and the game subsequently closed on the 18th.<ref>[http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2014-09-08 A list of news updates by Neopets in September 2014, including the announcement of Petpet Park shutting down.] Retrieved 02 Apr 2019</ref> The game is believed to have only 400 players remaining at this close due to neglect and lack of updates since 2022 and players also noted severe lag during the end as neopets itself did not manage its closure, this was done by Viacom staff
In 2014, ''Neopets'' was acquired by the educational franchise JumpStart.<ref>[http://www.jellyneo.net/index.php?comments=10057 A post on a ''Neopets'' fansite about the layoff of many ''Neopets'' employees, after the acquisition by JumpStart.] Retrieved 02 Apr '19</ref> Many things would be moved to a different place, but ''Petpet Park'' was not included in this group of things included in the move, as stated in a news post by ''Neopets'' on September 9th, 2014. The game then closed down on the 18th.<ref>[http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2014-09-08 A list of news updates by Neopets in September 2014, including the announcement of Petpet Park shutting down (you have to scroll down a bit).] Retrieved 02 Apr '19</ref>
and jumpstart could not even announce in game it was closing or shut down NC mall sales or etc.


No playable versions of the game have surfaced since then, and in May 2017, ''Neopets'' stopped paying for the domain; the site's current state is an advertising page unrelated to ''Neopets''.<ref>[http://www6.petpetpark.com/?s_token=1554256372.0729769065&searchbox=1&showDomain=1&tdfs=1 Petpet Park's current state at the moment.] Retrieved 02 Apr 2019</ref>
No playable versions of the game have surfaced since then, and in May 2017, ''Neopets'' stopped paying for the domain; the site's current state is an advertising page unrelated to ''Neopets''.<ref>[http://www6.petpetpark.com/?s_token=1554256372.0729769065&searchbox=1&showDomain=1&tdfs=1 Petpet Park's current state at the moment.] Retrieved 02 Apr 2019</ref>

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The game's logo.

Status: Partially Lost/Found

PetPet Park launched in October 2008 by Neopets and Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group. [1] and focused on the Neopets' companions, Petpets. The virtual pet website Neopets has had multiple spinoffs over the years, whether they were site-based minigames, or on various apps. Some of these include The Last Smiley, Neopets Mobile and PetPet Park.

Before it opened in October 2008, it started as a mini plot in Neopets, where Neopians would go on missions to help agents "make sure any Petpets crossing over to Neopia arrive at Petpet Park safely." [2]

Gameplay

Petpet Park was an isometric MMO, primarily focused on completing quests and character customization. Membership was an additional option for players looking to unlock more features, such as cosmetics and member-only areas.

The game was somewhat similar to Neopets, with players having the ability to customize and feed their virtual pets. There were of 9 species of Petpets to choose from as of 2014, but the game initially started with six pets: the Pinixy, Kassegat, Drym, Oukin, Dipni and Hifflo. The later three additional members only Petpets were the Puxa, Mumbat, and Bandalu. [3]

Closure

In 2014, Neopets was acquired by the educational franchise JumpStart.[4] Many things would be moved to a different place, but Petpet Park was not included in this group of things included in the move, as stated in a news post by Neopets on September 9th, 2014. The game then closed down on the 18th.[5]

No playable versions of the game have surfaced since then, and in May 2017, Neopets stopped paying for the domain; the site's current state is an advertising page unrelated to Neopets.[6]

Restoration Efforts

There are currently no playable versions of this game; however, as of 2022, two groups are currently active in attempting to restore Petpet Park, those being Petpet Park Rebuild (started in 2021) and Petpet Project/Project X (started in 2018).

A reddit user (u/neo_truths) made access to previously lost files available to both groups, ensuring that not all features of the game are totally lost. (i.e., beta content, in-game code, etc.)[7]

Gallery

Official game trailer

Short animated advertisement

Beta Petpet Park gameplay

Post-beta Petpet Park tutorial gameplay

References

  1. ↑ Announcement of the opening of the game's beta. Retrieved 02 Apr '19
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220516153613/http://www.sunnyneo.com/plots/PetpetPark/mission1.php
  3. ↑ Jellyneo page summarizing Petpet Park and its features. Retrieved 15 Dec 2022
  4. ↑ A post on a Neopets fansite about the layoff of many Neopets employees, after the acquisition by JumpStart. Retrieved 02 Apr '19
  5. ↑ A list of news updates by Neopets in September 2014, including the announcement of Petpet Park shutting down (you have to scroll down a bit). Retrieved 02 Apr '19
  6. ↑ Petpet Park's current state at the moment. Retrieved 02 Apr 2019
  7. ↑ neo_truths' beta assets dump
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