Summary
Cozy Grovewill be leaving Apple Arcade before the end of February, so players will have to start making arrangements to transfer their save files. The cozy game genre has always been quite popular, and it only grew with the release ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsduring the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. WhenCozy Grove, a cozyindie game, was released back in the Spring 2021, it got the attention of many gamers who were looking for the next cozy game that they could sink hundreds of hours into.
Spry Fox has worked hard onCozy Groveand released several quality-of-life updates as well as the New Neighbears DLC. These efforts paid off, and the studio caught the attention of Netflix; this led toSpry Fox joining Netflixas its sixth in-house game studio. This acquisition opened up endless possibilities for the game’s sequel. Even though fans were undoubtedly excited about the future, many were worried aboutCozy Grove 2being a Netflix gaming exclusive.
When Netflix bought Spry Fox, the indie developer immediately clarified that players wouldn’t lose access to the game on their preferred platforms. However, this will no longer be the case.Cozy Groveoriginally launched on Apple Arcade, and then it came to other popular platforms, such as Steam and Switch. Many gamers who wanted to play on day one acquired it through Apple, and unfortunately, it seems they will have to switch platforms if they want to keep playing. A member of the Spry Fox team announced on Reddit that Apple informed them thatCozy Grovewill be removed from Apple Arcade on August 02, 2025.
When Is Cozy Grove Leaving Apple Arcade?
Since many fans suspect thatCozy Grove 2will only be available as a Netflix game, the community immediately started speculating that this could be related to Netflix’s acquisition of Spry Fox. Despite these rumors, Spry Fox emphasized that Apple did not provide a concrete reason to justify its decision.
To make it up to players who will be forced to stopplaying with Apple Arcade, Spry Fox has started a “historically deep” sale ofCozy Groveon Steam. Until February 11,Cozy Grovewill be available on Steam for $4.49. On top of this, the New Neighbears DLC can be obtained for $2.09. There is no doubt that this is a rather unfortunate turn of events, but at least gamers can get the game for 70 percent off and continue their save files by importing it into their computers.
Cozy Grove
WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a life-sim game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you’ll wander the island’s forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you’ll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!Beautiful, dynamic, hand-drawn landscapes that come alive when you help a spirit in need. Dozens of memorable characters and spirits for you to find and befriend. Each spirit has a unique, extensive story for you to unravel over time. Collect spirit animals, craft decorations, go fishing and more!40+ hour campaign filled with side quests, designed to span months of playtime.Like Animal Crossing, Cozy Grove is synced to real world time, and provides 30-60 minutes of new quest content each day. After that, you can fish, craft and decorate to your heart’s content!
